Diamond Top Stories

De Beers steps up hunt for fake diamonds with new detector

The world’s top diamond producer by value has led industry efforts to both verify the authenticity of diamonds and ensure they are not from conflict zones where gems may be used to finance violence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2018 | 7:38 am

Anglo American asks Angola for permission to explore for metals

The move makes the company the first mining major to…

Reuters | September 14, 2018 | 2:44 am

De Beers officially the new owner of Peregrine Diamonds

The C$107 million-acquisition ($82m) gives the miner access to the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2018 | 7:50 am

Swiss scientists developing method to detect low-temperature heated rubies from Mozambique

Since their discovery in early 2009, the ruby deposits near…

SSEF | September 12, 2018 | 5:53 am

De Beers’ recent diamonds sale the worst in two years

Sales for the seventh cycle stood at a provisional $505…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2018 | 5:27 am

Diamond miner Alrosa’s profit down 3% in first quarter

But the world's No.1 diamond company by output saw a big jump in revenue: up 43% to $1.6 billion

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2014 | 3:50 pm

Emerging markets firms to lead global mining sector: PwC

Net profits from progressing economies-based miners reached $24 billion in 2013, compared to a net loss of $4 billion for developed market firms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2014 | 1:57 pm

Scientists unveil hardest synthetic diamond ever made

The new synthetic rock is harder than its natural counterpart and can withstand even higher temperatures.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2014 | 12:23 pm

Petra unveils largest-ever blue diamond found at Cullinan mine

The 122.52-carat blue diamond won't be sold before the end of Petra's current financial year on June 30.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2014 | 2:52 pm

Diamond demand to climb 4.5% this year — De Beers

De Beers, the world's largest diamond miner by market value, is also bracing for a rough diamond demand rush.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2014 | 11:00 am

Congo mines no longer controlled by warlords and militia —report

Tin, tantalum and tungsten mines used to generate $185 million a year for armed groups. Now, about two-thirds of those operations are part of peaceful supply chains, study shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2014 | 6:44 pm

Canadian diamond exploration perks up

For years it seemed that juniors were fleeing from diamond exploration — and for good reason.

The Northern Miner | June 11, 2014 | 4:00 pm

Asteroids mined for fuel to generate trillion dollar market, says firm

Orbiting spacecraft could be refuelled with water taken from asteroids—but some experts doubt the economics.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2014 | 10:00 am

‘Blood diamond’ monitoring to remain focus on conflict-torn regions

The newly elected president of the World Diamond Council is not in favour of expanding the scope of the Kimberley Process scheme beyond conflict zones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 5:03 pm

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