Diamond Top Stories

India urges G7 to delay ban on Russian diamonds as rules lack clarity

Home to 90% of the world's diamond cutting and polishing industry, India is critical to the implementation of the ban.

Reuters | December 20, 2023 | 8:07 am

Diamond sales slowly restart after efforts to halt price crash

The world’s two biggest diamond miners are selling stones again…

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2023 | 9:57 am

Russia says it will have no trouble skirting latest EU sanctions

The new sanctions package bans the import of Russian-origin non-industrial…

Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 6:24 am

India’s Modi says new diamond bourse in Gujarat to create 150,000 jobs

Surat, in Gujarat state, cuts and polishes 90% of the…

Reuters | December 17, 2023 | 11:07 am

Petra Diamonds inks deal to sell idled Koffiefontein mine

Petra has signed a non-binding deal with an unnamed party…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2023 | 3:58 am

Rio Tinto unveils Argyle Rose heirloom piece

Argyle Rose features one of the last diamonds to be mined from the iconic Argyle mine in the East Kimberley, Western Australia.

Staff Writer | May 3, 2023 | 12:03 pm

Bulgari Laguna blue diamond could fetch $28m in auction

The 11.16 carats fancy vivid blue diamond will go under Sotheby’s hammer on May 12, as part of the Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2023 | 4:53 am

Diamond sales at Debswana drop marginally in cautious market

Sales of diamonds from Debswana fell 1.4% and stood at $1.077 billion in the three months to March.

Reuters | April 28, 2023 | 10:37 am

Researchers push for using microbes to recover minerals, store carbon from mine tailings

A new technique uses microbes to recover metals and store carbon from mine tailings.

Staff Writer | April 28, 2023 | 5:05 am

Anglo American’s copper output up 28% in first quarter

Production hit 178,100 tonnes of copper in Q1 mainly due to the ramp-up of its newly opened Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2023 | 3:53 am

Storm Mountain Diamonds finds giant pink rock in Lesotho

The 108.39ct fancy pink diamond is said to be one of the largest roughs of the colour ever found in Africa, behind the 170ct “Lulo Rose”.

Staff Writer | April 21, 2023 | 6:23 am

Rare zircon samples give new clues on earth’s ancient dwellers

Old and rare examples of zircon with graphite inclusions tell the story of ancient life on earth.

Staff Writer | April 13, 2023 | 5:11 am

Botswana threatens break-up with De Beers in push for better diamond deal

The nation is seeking a larger share of rough diamonds and revenues from its long-standing partner De Beers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2023 | 3:49 am

De Beers finds diamond within a diamond, names it the “Beating Heart”

The 0.33-carat rough diamond has an internal cavity enclosing a smaller loose diamond, which moves around within the space.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2023 | 5:23 am

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