Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

While the 83.9 carat rock was not gem-quality, Lucapa says the find continues to underline the large-stone nature of the kimberlite resource.

The price per carat was $657,000 — a record for a diamond found at Gem’s Letšeng mine in Lesotho.

Ethically sourced gold for example, may command a price premium of 3% to 5%.

De Beers quietly entered the recycled diamond business in 2016.

The company cited uncertainty about the global diamond industry as one of the main reasons for choosing not to pay a divvy.

The alluvial diamond mining industry has attempted to highlight the diversity of the junior mining sector and the challenges of the ‘one size fits’ all approach to minerals policy by regulators.

Out of 800 people polled, 40% prioritize work-life balance.

It follows the recent recovery of a 6.12 carat Type II blue stone at the same mine.

Brazil’s new right-wing government is going ahead with announced changes to current mining regulations, which include a controversial plan to open up indigenous reserves to mining.