Alrosa 2017 sales fall to $4.3bn on lower average price for rough diamonds

The local region contains the world's largest deposits of black opals as well as other opal gemstones.

The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand also have their own-targeted measures against the African leader and his inner circle.

It was dropped by accident in his change cup.

World's biggest diamond producer said Friday jewellery demand will experience moderate growth this year, which represents a major shift from the 12% decline in rough diamond prices last year.

Scarcity puts pressure on capex and raises operational risks.

Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF party has suspended five senior officials on suspicion of fraud involving $700,000 of diamond proceeds.

The octahedron-shaped diamond is transparent with a yellow tinge.

A group of residents of a remote Canadian reserve in northern Ontario is once again blockading an ice road used to move heavy equipment and supplies to De Beers' Victor diamond mine.

Expansion at the home of pink gems cut back.