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The key to confidence in the diamond sector

De Beers says it sets the bar very high for its technology and expects that each instrument it releases is tested to the highest possible standards, while also being fast, efficient and affordable.

Jonathan Kendall | August 2, 2017 | 10:28 am

Rio Tinto’s first-half profit soars 93%, investors getting $3bn back

The company will return a total of $3 billion to shareholders: $2 billion on the dividend side and $1 billion of share buybacks.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2017 | 3:08 am

Here’s what to expect from the diamond industry before year-end

Here we are little more than half way through 2017, and industry fundamentals are not necessarily negative, but signals are mixed with a subdued tone.

Paul Zimnisky | August 1, 2017 | 11:32 am

Alrosa unveils first unique Russian collection of diamonds

Russia’s Alrosa, the world’s top diamond producer by output in carats, introduced Tuesday The Dynasty, a unique collection of diamonds manufactured at its cutting and polishing facilities.

ALROSA | August 1, 2017 | 5:42 am

India’s biggest holiday boosts De Beers rough diamond sales

The diamond giant said customers began buying rough diamond earlier than usual so they can complete their polishing before Diwali begins.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2017 | 4:44 am

Scientists find evidence for the formation of thinnest possible diamond

The researchers say the realization of a stable and atomically thick two-dimensional diamond material is still forthcoming

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 31, 2017 | 7:29 pm

Rio Tinto unveils its largest red diamond

The Argyle Everglow is a 2.11 carat polished radiant cut diamond

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 27, 2017 | 11:00 am

Caterpillar earnings beat estimates, shares hit five-year high

It now expects adjusted earnings per share to come in at $5, significantly higher than the $3.75 it had forecast just three months ago and almost doubled the $2.90 it had originally projected for the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2017 | 8:35 am

South Africa labour disputes weigh on Petra Diamonds results

Labour disputes earlier in the year caused delays in the building of a new plant in its Cullinan mine in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2017 | 4:27 am

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