Sierra Leone’s largest diamond miner shuts down, laying off more than 1,000 workers
Koidu Limited, Sierra Leone’s largest diamond producer, has halted operations and laid off nearly its entire local[…]
Surat Dealers “Smuggling Diamonds from Sierra Leone”
Diamond dealers from Surat are routinely flying to Sierra Leone, buying uncertified rough diamonds from artisanal mines[…]
De Beers to Sell Diamonds from Artisanal Miners
De Beers announced plans to work with artisanal miners in Sierra Leone to ensure their diamonds are[…]
Peace Diamond Sells For $6.5 million at auction
Named the Peace Diamond the 709 carat rough diamond is the 14th largest ever recovered.