Rio Tinto Output Dwindles as Mine Depletes
Rio Tinto’s diamond production fell in 2023 following the closure of portions of its Diavik mine in[…]
India to Lead Demand for Natural Diamonds
India will lead demand for natural diamonds in 2024, says David Kellie, CEO of Natural Diamond Council[…]
De Beers Cuts Rough Prices by Average of 10% to 15%
De Beers reduced rough-diamond prices by an average of 10% to 15% at this week’s sight
De Beers approves $1 billion spending at Botswana mine
Global diamond giant De Beers said it will go ahead with a planned $1 billion investment to[…]
Gem Diamonds and Lucara find first big stones of 2024
Africa-focused miners Gem Diamonds and Lucara Diamond have recovered big, high-quality Type IIa diamonds at their respective operations. Gem[…]
IGI Detects 6-Carat Lab-Grown Diamond With Fake Inscription
The 6.01-carat, pear-shaped synthetic diamond was fraudulently inscribed with the Gemological Institute of America report number
Bruce Cleaver Steps Down from De Beers Boards
Bruce Cleaver will leave his role as cochair of De Beers’ board of directors
Lab Growns and Natural Diamonds “Will Coexist”
Lab growns and natural diamonds will coexist in the future, says Vipul Shah, chairman of the Gems[…]
EU Sanctions Russia’s Largest Diamond Producer Alrosa
EU Sanctions Russia's Largest Diamond Producer Alrosa