Major jewellers to cease buying Russian-origin diamonds after increased scrutiny
Major jewellers are ditching Russian diamonds after facing increased scrutiny over how Russia’s state-controlled diamond monopoly could[…]
De Beers returns diamond sights to Gaborone as travel opens up
De Beers is bringing its sales activities back to Botswana’s capital Gaborone, it said on Thursday, almost[…]
Surging Diamond Demand Helps Botswana Trader Post Record Sales
Botswana’s state-run diamond trader reported record revenue last year with sales surging almost five fold after U.S.[…]
ALROSA Takes Steps to Offer the Market Additional Supplies of Rough Diamonds
In line with its approach of fostering long-term sustainable development of the diamond market, ALROSA gives its customers an[…]
Rough Shortages Could Last 10 Years, Bain Says
The current shortfall in rough production will likely continue for up to a decade, while both demand[…]
Debswana annual diamond sales jump 64%
Sales of rough diamonds by Debswana Diamond Company jumped 64% in 2021, statistics released by the Bank[…]
Victims “Invested $1m in Fake Diamond Mine”
Investors were duped into handing over more than $1m to a man who claimed to own a[…]
De Beers Prices Up 14% Since Start of Year
De Beers’ rough prices spiked in the first half of 2021 as supply shortages coincided with buoyant[…]
Botswana second huge diamond unearthed in a month
An exceptionally large and white 1,174 carat diamond stone has been unearthed in Botswana, trumping another huge[…]
Lucara Recovers 1,174 Carat Diamond from the Karowe Mine in Botswana
Lucara Diamond Corp. is pleased to announce the recovery of a 1,174.76 carat diamond from its 100%[…]