Alrosa agrees to sell some production to the state

The Russian finance ministry has agreed with diamond producer Alrosa to purchase part of the company's production.

Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 11:14 am

Star Diamond acquires Rio Tinto’s 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project

Star Diamond now owns 100% of the project in central Saskatchewan.

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 1:40 pm

Researchers evaluate paths to create super diamonds

Super diamonds are scientifically known as eight-atom body-centred cubic crystals.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 5:36 am

Gemfields loses sparkle as profit falls 86% on cancelled auction

The decline was partly due to unrealized fair value losses of $28 million from the company's stake in Sedibelo Resources.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 5:03 am

Gemfields warns of $2.8 million loss on write-down

Weak PGMs prices forced Gemfields to cut the value of its Sedibelo investment, which will result in a write-down ranging between $4 million and $28 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2024 | 4:01 am

Lucapa finds Lulo mine’s fifth-largest diamond

The 203-carat, type IIa diamond is also the third 100-carat-plus stone found at the Angolan mine this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2024 | 5:35 am

Lucapa Diamond soars on 48% rise in resources at Angola mine

Resources at Lulo mine in Angola increased to 228,000 carats as of December 31, up from 153,870 carats the previous year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2024 | 3:51 am

Russian diamond ban creates costly delays, Antwerp diamond dealers say

Dealers say disruptions would further erode the competitive advantage of the centuries-old diamond trade.

Reuters | March 14, 2024 | 6:45 am

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am

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Gem Diamonds unearths 123-carat stone in Lesotho

Rio Tinto completes largest off-grid solar plant build in Canada’s North

Russian diamond producer Alrosa buys big gold deposit from Polyus

Botswana GDP shrinks most since 2020 as diamond output plunges

Petra Diamonds cuts targets and costs in tough market

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