Botswana, De Beers row over diamond profits
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi warned Sunday that his country could sever ties with South African diamond giant[…]
Botswana Has the World’s Two Richest Diamond Mines
A new list names the Jwaneng diamond mine, in Botswana, as the world's richest diamond mine.
Tanzania Reports Record $63 Million in Diamond Exports Despite Williamson Mines Closure
The Bank of Tanzania announced that the country’s diamond exports increased significantly to $63.1 million (USD) in[…]
De Beers Slashes Prices of Larger Rough Diamonds
De Beers has made sharp price changes at this week’s sight, implementing deep reductions in larger goods[…]
Sarine to Buy Majority Stake in Grading Lab GCAL
Sarine Technologies has agreed to acquire a majority share in New York-based Gem Certification and Assurance Lab[…]
Bringing over 130 Years of Diamond Expertise to Modern Grading
Confidence is the “fifth C” of the diamond sector and its role has rapidly gained increased importance[…]
Rio Tinto’s Unique $1.24m Midnight Sun Diamond Ring
Pink and yellow diamonds from two iconic Rio Tinto mines – Argyle and Diavik – have been[…]
Diamond diggers in South Africa’s deserted mines break the law — and risk their lives
Bracing against the vibrations of the jackhammer, illicit diamond miner Jefferson Ncube bores steadily into the rock[…]
$35M Pink Diamond Pulled from Christie’s Sale
13.15-carat pink diamond will no longer be available at the upcoming Christie’s Magnificent Jewels