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“Conflict diamonds,” often referred to as “blood diamonds,” are rough diamonds mined in areas controlled by rebel movements or their allies and sold to finance military activities against legitimate governments.
India Seeks to Strengthen Global Diamond Governance

Competition for scarce natural resources such as oil, gas, uranium, and critical minerals has historically played a[…]

Alrosa Profits up 88% Despite G7 Sanctions
Alrosa Profits up 88% Despite G7 Sanctions

Alrosa reported an 88% jump in its FY2025 profits, as it cut costs, improved efficiency, diversified into[…]

Indian Digger's Diamond
India’s Jewellery Exports and Diamond Imports Disrupted as Middle East Conflict Escalates

India’s gems and jewellery trade is facing significant disruption as the escalating conflict in the Middle East[…]

Sarine reported a $3.9m loss for FY2025
Sarine Could Diversify as Losses Hit $3.9m

Sarine reported a $3.9m loss for FY2025, as lab grown sales soared in the US and weak[…]

Rio Tinto
Diavik and First Nation sign closure agreement as diamond mine winds down

The Tłı̨chǫ government and Diavik diamond mine have signed a formal closure agreement as the Northwest Territories[…]

ANTWERP DIAMONDS
Belgian Diamonds Lose US Tariff Exemption as Trump Reimposes 10% Global Duty

The global diamond trade is facing renewed uncertainty after Belgian diamonds lost their US tariff exemption under[…]

Ekapa Mining Files for Liquidation Following Tragedy at Historic Kimberley Mine
Ekapa Mining Files for Liquidation Following Tragedy at Historic Kimberley Mine

South African diamond producer Ekapa Mining has filed for liquidation following a fatal mud rush at its[…]

Botswana Diamonds Rough
Botswana Diamonds rebrands, targets copper

Botswana Diamonds (LON: BOD) will rebrand as Botswana Minerals and trade under the new ticker BMIN from[…]

How to Clean a Diamond Ring at Home – Expert Advice from Michael Cohen, DCLA Diamond Cutting and Polishing Specialist
How to Clean a Diamond Ring at Home – Expert Advice from DCLA Diamond laboratory

Has your engagement ring lost its brilliance? Don’t worry—your diamond hasn’t lost its sparkle. It simply needs[…]

De Beers Reports $511 Million Loss
De Beers Reports $511 Million Loss as Global Diamond Crisis Deepens

Despite generating approximately $3.5 billion in revenue, profitability deteriorated sharply, highlighting a widening disconnect between stable turnover[…]

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