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Petra Diamonds shares crater after Tanzania seizes $15 million shipment

The diamond miner also had to halt operations at its Williamson mine as several key employees are being questioned by local authorities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2017 | 3:25 am

PEA extends Ekati minelife by 7 years to 2042

A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of the Ekati mine in Canada's Northwest Territories has the iconic diamond operation staying open seven more years.

Andrew Topf | September 10, 2017 | 2:16 pm

Tanzania kicks off probe into Petra Diamonds contract, orders officials to resign

President John Magufuli has asked for a review of a local contract belonging to Petra Diamonds and ordered senior officials to resign over the outcome of a probe into the diamond and tanzanite sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2017 | 4:08 am

App uses augmented reality to help diamond buyers

People can now try on different engagement rings from anywhere in the world using augmented reality

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 6, 2017 | 6:26 pm

How Russia plans to compete with India in the diamond market

Moscow wants state-owned Alrosa to offer more favorable terms to local cutters

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 5, 2017 | 6:57 pm

Alrosa to auction rough and polished diamonds at the Eastern Economic Forum

"We have seen the interest of clients from Asia Pacific," the company’s Vice President said

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 5, 2017 | 5:00 pm

De Beers diamond sales down 20% on earlier Diwali

The world’s largest rough diamond producer by value reported provisional revenue of $505 million compared with $639 million in the same period a year earlier.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2017 | 5:43 am

ALROSA invites independent auditor to analyze causes of accident at Mir mine

An independent audit will be conducted to make an overall assessment of all decisions and actions at the design, construction and operation stages of Mir underground mine.

ALROSA | August 31, 2017 | 1:58 am

Brazil judge blocks decree allowing mining in Amazon

Federal judge Rolando Spanholo said opening the area known as Renca to mining can only be done by an act of Congress under the constitution.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2017 | 10:03 am

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