Russia to continue buying diamonds through state fund in 2025
The Russian budget for 2025-2027 has set aside $1.55 billion for the purchase of precious metals and gems.
The ceremonial mace from the Ontario Legislature came full circle recently when it visited the De Beers Canada Victor Mine in northern Ontario, the place where the two diamonds set in the mace were mined. The mace was on display during the mine’s shift change, allowing workers to see it up close.
