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Mountain Province Sales Slump in "Very Difficult" Conditions
Mountain Province Sales Slump in “Very Difficult” Conditions

Mountain Province Diamonds has reported a 42% drop in sales for FY2025, as "very difficult" market conditions

Exclusive diamonds and record auction prices
For the Market’s Most Exclusive Diamonds, Price Lists No Longer Apply

The Record-Breaking Diamonds report from the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) explores this ultra-high-end world, analysing the largest[…]

Iran War Halts Shipments Between India and Dubai

Iran has launched well over 1,000 drones and ballistic missiles at the UAE since 28 February in[…]

“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[…]

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