Diamond producers warn of pitfalls in G7’s Russia gem banRussia is the biggest global supplier of uncut diamonds by volume.Henry Lazenby | February 28, 2024 | 3:02 pm
Alrosa’s annual net profit drops 15.2%Harmony Gold says it will pay a record interim dividend.Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 8:01 am
South African billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting rootsThe 82-year-old serial investor has dived into something that harkens…Bloomberg News | February 26, 2024 | 9:23 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
Amazon looks to grow diamonds in bid to boost computer networks Amazon and De Beers are betting that custom-made gems could could help revolutionize computer networks. Bloomberg News | April 5, 2023 | 2:32 pm
“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction The 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat estimate placed on any rock or gemstone ($3.3 million). Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 3:46 am
Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa Marsfontein is serving as a proof-of-concept trial project, which will help improve operations at the miner's flagship Thorny River project. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 4:42 am
Botswana partners with gem trader HB Antwerp, seeks to loosen De Beers’ grip Botswana will take a 24% stake in Belgian gem processing firm HB Antwerp. Reuters | March 27, 2023 | 8:26 am
Gemfields shares jump on record revenue for 2022 The Africa-focused emeralds and rubies miner posted a 2022 revenue of $341 million, a 32% increase from the previous year. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 24, 2023 | 7:12 am