The Future of Natural Diamonds: As Global Mines Reach End of Life, Will the Second-Hand Market Become the New Source of Supply?
New Discoveries Are Becoming Increasingly Rare Diamond exploration is an expensive, high-risk undertaking. Unlike previous decades, when rich kimberlite[…]
India’s Lab Grown Diamond Exports Surpass Natural Diamonds for the First Time
The Future of Canada’s Ice Road Under Threat
What Will Become of the Final Diavik Diamond?
Earlier this month, the Diavik Diamond Mine officially ceased operations, drawing to a close a remarkable 23-year[…]
Rio Tinto’s Final Diamond: The Closure of Diavik Marks the End of an Era
Rio Tinto has officially extracted the last diamond from its Diavik mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, bringing[…]
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[…]
Hundreds of Layoffs at Loss-Making Ekati
Hundreds of workers have been laid off at the loss-making Ekati diamond mine, in Canada's Northwest Territories,[…]
Rio Tinto offers early termination to Diavik employees to save costs
Rio Tinto is offering early termination for employees at its Diavik diamond mine as part of the[…]
Strong Demand Sends Ekati Rough Sales Surging
Revenue from the Ekati deposit’s rough production soared during the fourth quarter as demand for its goods[…]
Rough Sales for Ekati Mine Rise Despite Market Slowdown
Rough Sales for Ekati Mine Rise Despite Market Slowdown
Significant Potential at Ekati, say New Owners
Burgundy's $136m deal to buy the Ekati diamond mine, in Canada, is likely to extend its life[…]