Diamond Top Stories

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…

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…

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…

Staff Writer | June 1, 2022 | 9:41 am

Gem Diamonds finds 129-carat diamond in Lesotho

The high-quality white diamond is the first one over 100…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 6:33 am

CIBJO to train CSR, SDG officers in jewellery industry

CIBJO and Intertek Italia would create a pilot program that could lead to the creation of the World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 18, 2020 | 6:30 am

Petra finds five blue diamonds but no clear path to recovery

While the discovery is a boost for the struggling diamond miner, it won’t be enough to turn around Petra's fortunes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 9:09 am

Bids open for Canadian “flawless” 102-carat diamond

Bids for the rare 102.39-carat diamond opened on Sep. 15, and it may become one of the most expensive stones ever to sell at auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 6:28 am

Renard diamond mine to restart in September

The mine, operated by Stornoway Diamonds, has been on care and maintenance since March.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 15, 2020 | 9:04 am

Gemfields warns of large loss as pandemic hits auctions

The precious gemstones miner expects to swing to an interim net loss in H1 as it has only been able to hold one sale due to covid-19.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2020 | 5:37 am

Venezuelan MP says terrorist group controls mining operations in the country

Opposition MP Américo De Grazia issued a statement saying that the National Liberation Army controls the Orinoco Mining Arc.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 13, 2020 | 12:34 pm

De Beers sales hint diamond market has bottomed out

Improved sales show the diamond market may have bottomed out and be on the slow road to recovery, say analysts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2020 | 8:03 am

Gemfields steps up efforts to tap Chinese market

A report highlighted the “huge potential” for ethically sourced gems in that market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2020 | 9:23 am

Rio board to debate CEO’s future as pressure mounts over blasts

Rio Tinto faces mounting pressure to respond more strongly to the destruction of ancient Aboriginal heritage sites in Australia.

Bloomberg News | September 9, 2020 | 7:00 am

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