Alrosa’s $240m Plan to Dig Deeper at Udachny Mine
Alrosa is to invest RUB 20bn ($240m) digging deeper to extend the life of the vast underground[…]
Botswana: Zero Sales in Emergency 1m-carat Tender
Okavango, Botswana's state-owned diamond company, failed to sell a single stone in an unprecedented "emergency" tender of[…]
Antwerp Negotiates Zero US Tariff for Polished Diamonds
The US has agreed to ditch its 15 per cent tariff on imports of diamonds polished in[…]
Diamonds as Time Capsules: Rare Inclusions Reveal Hidden Chemistry Deep Within Earth’s Mantle
Two extraordinary diamonds from South Africa have provided scientists with a rare glimpse into the hidden chemistry[…]
$4m Estimate for Frisbee-Sized Gold and Diamond “Coin”
A huge, one-of-a-kind "coin" created to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee is to be auctioned with[…]
Rio Tinto ends diamond era with historic final auction
Rio Tinto is auctioning its final collection of rare diamonds from its closed Argyle mine in Australia and the soon-to-shutter Diavik operation in
Diamond selling processes are outdated and hurting producers, trader says
The sale of diamonds through tenders and auctions is opaque and inefficient and should be revamped for[…]
After 15 Years, Disputed Diamonds Finally being Sold
Rough diamonds that were locked in a 15-year legal dispute in Zimbabwe are finally being sold.
Lab Growns – without the High Pressure or Temperature
Researchers at the University of Tokyo say they've found a way to make tiny diamonds without the[…]
CIBJO U-Turn: Don’t Say Lab Grown, Say Synthetic
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is set to reverse a decision made in 2010 - and insist[…]