Threat of synthetics is an opportunity for diamond traceability
The Namibia Desert Diamonds General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Lelly Usiku, said the threat of synthetic[…]
De Beers sales hint diamond market has bottomed out
De Beers thinks the recovery is at an early stage and that it will take some time[…]
Researchers use ‘superdeep’ diamonds to shed light on Earth’s inner workings
In a new study led by a University of Alberta PhD student, researchers used diamonds as breadcrumbs[…]
Gem recovers high-quality 233 ct diamond at Letšeng
Gem Diamonds has recovered a high quality 233 ct Type II white diamond from its 70% owned[…]
Star Diamond recovers 2,409 diamonds in second bulk sample
Star Diamond Corp announced that a total A total of 2,409 diamonds weighing 123.27 carats have to[…]
A Crucial Moment for Artisanal Miners
The question of how to tackle the hardships facing informal diamond miners is as pressing today as[…]
“Botswana Should Not Produce or Sell Synthetic Diamonds”
According to the official, synthetics will “compromise” the value of Botswana’s natural diamonds Mmetla Masire, permanent secretary[…]
Petra Diamonds sells Botswana exploration assets
Petra Diamonds (PDL.L) has agreed to sell its Botswanan exploration assets to Botswana Diamonds (BODP.L) for $300,000[…]
Lucara to Sell all High-Value Diamonds through HB Group
Lucara is to sell all its larger rough diamonds through the Antwerp-based HB Group in what it[…]
Buyers Snub De Beers and Alrosa over High Prices
De Beers and Alrosa continued to see rock-bottom sales in June as buyers rejected the miners’ high[…]