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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Alrosa Leaves the Responsible Jewellery Council
Russian miner Alrosa has suspended its membership in the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), both organizations announced last[…]
US Bans Imports of Russian Diamonds
US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order prohibiting the import of “nonindustrial” diamonds originating in[…]
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 Profit Soars as Focus Turns to Sanctions
Alrosa has highlighted concerns about the impact of the US’s punitive measures after reporting its strongest annual[…]
US Places Sanctions on Russian Miner Alrosa
The US has imposed sanctions on Alrosa and its CEO, Sergey S. Ivanov, in response to Russia’s[…]