Diamond Industry Gears Up for Tighter Controls
The diamond industry is bracing for significant change in 2024.
Diamond Importers Might Have to Declare Russian Origin
G7 countries could oblige companies to affirm that their imported polished diamonds are not of Russian provenance,[…]
US, EU engage diamond industry on Russian diamonds
State Department and European Commission Engage Diamond Industry to Discuss Next Steps on Russian Diamonds
Alrosa Finds 2 Huge Diamonds at Udachnaya on the Same Day
Alrosa Finds 2 Huge Diamonds at Udachnaya on the Same Day
De Beers Cautious Following Sales Jump
De Beers’ revenue rose 24% in the first half of 2022, but the miner gave a more[…]
Russia hits back at attempts to ‘politicise’ its diamonds
ussia condemned what it called a push to “politicise” its diamonds over the conflict in Ukraine and[…]
China backs Russia in opposing bid to redefine conflict diamonds
China has joined Russia in opposing an effort to redefine conflict diamonds to include those sold by[…]
Botswana sees Russian diamond ban opening door to synthetic gems
Botswana, Africa’s top diamond producer, sees a prolonged ban on Russian diamonds opening the way for synthetic[…]
Russia says it may buy diamonds from sanctions-hit Alrosa
Russia may buy an as yet undetermined amount of rough diamonds from sanctions-hit producer Alrosa through its[…]
Alrosa roughs are not ‘conflict diamonds’, says India
Exports of rough diamonds from Russia’s state-owned Alrosa mines have resumed to India, although tensions remain high[…]