Alrosa Leaves the Responsible Jewellery Council
Russian miner Alrosa has suspended its membership in the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), both organizations announced last[…]
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[…]
US Bans Imports of Russian Diamonds
US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order prohibiting the import of “nonindustrial” diamonds originating in[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
BlueRock Concerned over Cash-Flow Shortage
BlueRock Diamonds is in talks to receive financial help after operations at its Kareevlei mine in South[…]
Lucapa Sales Surge in Buoyant Market
Lucapa Diamond Company’s revenue rose in the third quarter amid strong demand and an increase in sales[…]
Letšeng Yields Two Diamonds over 100ct.
Gem Diamonds has unearthed two large rough stones from its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, marking the fourth[…]
Crater of Diamonds visitor finds 4.38 carat yellow diamond
A California woman visiting the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas found a 4.38 carat yellow[…]