Sandvik creates first 3D printed diamond composite

Current strategy director Bruce Cleaver will replace Philippe Mellier, who held the position for five years.

The Russian government aims to make more than 60 billion roubles ($909 million) from selling a 10.9 percent stake in Alrosa, with the sale taking place on the Moscow Exchange this year.

Diamond miners have found the remains of a Portuguese ship that disappeared on its way to India laden with gold and other treasure, almost 500 years ago.

It is the latest in a series of deadly accidents in recent months to hit Hpakant, where as much as 90% of the world's jade is mined, mostly illegally.

The company operating the Diavik diamond mine says the denial of a change to its water licence could have an "immediate and materially-adverse impact" on the mine.

Project could help keep Ekati producing diamonds until 2033, or 13 years later than the expected end of its mine life.

It’s now the most expensive diamond ever sold at an auction.

The mine hosts type-2a diamonds which account for less than 1% of global supply.

The miner, along with fellow Russian firms Rosneft, VTB Bank and Bashneft are among the most likely candidates for privatization this year.