Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routesModern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.Staff Writer | August 6, 2023 | 7:24 am
Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South AfricaThe miner said the proof of concept currently running at…Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 9:29 am
Tectonic breakup generates diamonds, researchers findStudy could shape the future of the diamond exploration industry,…Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 8:26 am
Top producer Russia thwarts move to redefine ‘conflict diamonds’ The rift in the Kimberley Process, which certifies rough diamond exports, risks paralyzing the body which makes decisions by consensus. Reuters | June 16, 2022 | 5:19 am
Gem Diamonds finds 245-carat diamond at Letseng The white diamond, found over the weekend, is third one over 100 carats recovered this year at the company's mine in Lesotho. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2022 | 9:55 am
Gem Diamonds unearths 245-carat stone in Lesotho It is the third diamond of over 100 carats recovered from the Letšeng mine within the past three weeks. Staff Writer | June 13, 2022 | 12:08 pm
Six people killed in Congo diamond mine cave-in Workers had been tunnelling underground at a mine near the provincial capital Tshikapa when an accident occurred. Reuters | June 9, 2022 | 8:05 am
Alrosa nixes dividend as economic sanctions bite The company is subject to stinging economic sanctions levied by the West against Russia for its war in Ukraine. Henry Lazenby | June 8, 2022 | 11:47 am
De Beers rises small diamonds price amid shortage The world’s top diamond producer by value applied a 5% to 7% price increase at the sale held this week in Botswana. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2022 | 6:54 am
Jewelers’ gold sourcing more challenging in times of war With Russian gold and diamonds off-limits due to the war in Ukraine, makers of luxury jewelry and watches are finding it more difficult to secure raw materials. Reuters | June 2, 2022 | 7:49 am
Gem Diamonds unearths 125-carat diamond in Lesotho The white diamond is only the second one over 100 carats recovered this year at Letšeng, the world’s highest dollar per carat mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2022 | 5:46 am
Fort à la Corne JV sampling confirms abundance of Type IIa diamond at Star kimberlite The study conducted by Star Diamond confirmed that unusually high proportions of Type IIa diamonds are present in the kimberlite. Staff Writer | June 1, 2022 | 9:41 am