China backs Russia in opposing bid to redefine conflict diamonds
China has joined Russia in opposing an effort to redefine conflict diamonds to include those sold by[…]
Botswana sees Russian diamond ban opening door to synthetic gems
Botswana, Africa’s top diamond producer, sees a prolonged ban on Russian diamonds opening the way for synthetic[…]
Angolan diamond mine says Russia sanctions could hurt operations
Endiama, which holds the exclusive concession for diamond mining rights in Angola, has already flagged an almost[…]
Russia says it may buy diamonds from sanctions-hit Alrosa
Russia may buy an as yet undetermined amount of rough diamonds from sanctions-hit producer Alrosa through its[…]
Alrosa roughs are not ‘conflict diamonds’, says India
Exports of rough diamonds from Russia’s state-owned Alrosa mines have resumed to India, although tensions remain high[…]
Gaborone meeting unlikely to blacklist Russian diamonds
Analysts expect that the June meeting of the global diamond industry scheduled for Gaborone will not result[…]
World’s top diamond miner Alrosa hit by US sanctions
Alrosa, the world’s top diamond producer by output, has been hit by fresh sanctions imposed by the[…]
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 latest sale shows diamond demand remains strong
De Beers, the world’s top diamond producer by value, saw sales jump by 18% in the second[…]
Alrosa Rough Prices Hit Three-Year High
Alrosa’s rough-diamond prices have reached their highest level since late 2018, as scarcities have prevented the Russian[…]