Alrosa implements guidance to avoid conflict diamonds
Russia’s Alrosa, the world’s top diamond miner by volume, announced that it will start implementing the OECD[…]
Petra Diamonds founder steps down
South Africa’s Petra Diamonds is saying goodbye to Adonis Pouroulis, the company’s founder and chairman for 23 years.[…]
De Beers Cancels Upcoming Sight
De Beers has called off this week’s sight in Botswana, citing restrictions resulting from measures to contain[…]
Surat Diamond Manufacturing Shuts Down
The entire polishing industry in Surat has shut until March 31 after Indian authorities introduced tight restrictions[…]
Michael Hill to Close Stores in Canada
Michael Hill will temporarily close all its Canadian stores amid the coronavirus pandemic, while locations in Australia[…]
Tiffany, Macy’s Among Retailers Closing US Stores
A growing number of US retailers, including Tiffany & Co., are temporarily shuttering all locations across North[…]
Sarine Ushers In Era of In-Factory Grading
Sarine Technologies has launched a new platform enabling manufacturers to tap its automated grading systems and issue[…]
Gem Diamonds recovers 100 diamonds larger than 100 carats
Commenting on the results, Clifford Elphick, CEO of Gem Diamonds, says: “Gem Diamonds delivered solid operational results[…]
Lucapa closer to uncovering Lulo kimberlite source
Lucapa Diamond Company has made some significant progress in its search for the kimberlite source of the[…]
Gem Diamonds Retrieves Another Five Big Stones
Gem Diamonds has recovered five large, high-quality stones at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, continuing a strong[…]