Policies & IssuesMay 14, 2021
Petra Reaches $6M Settlement Amid Claims of Human Rights AbusesA report by a nonprofit documented an alleged seven deaths and 41 assaults on artisanal miners at the Williamson mine in Tanzania.
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SourcingMay 11, 2021
Lucara Secures $220M in Financing to Take Mine Underground The company has received credit-approved commitments from five financial institutions for the expansion of its Karowe Diamond Mine.
SourcingMay 04, 2021
Greenland Ruby Secures $18M in Financing The first of three rounds of funds from the Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund is expected by the end of the month.
SourcingApr 23, 2021
De Beers’ Production Slips 7% in Q1 Heavy rainfall in southern Africa, a COVID-19 shutdown in Canada, and planned maintenance all contributed.
SourcingApr 21, 2021
Why Inclusivity Is Important in Diamond Traceability As the importance of mine-to-market grows, some worry about its feasibility for all the diamond industry’s players.
Recorded WebinarsApr 21, 2021
Watch: A Conversation With 3 ‘Young Diamantaires’ Khomotso Ramodipa, Sarah Russell and Kevin Vantyghem reflect on the market before and during COVID, and share thoughts on what’s next.
SourcingApr 21, 2021
Jewelry Knowledge Quiz: All About Diamonds From the oldest to the largest to the most popular, find out how much you know about the hardest substance on Earth.
GradingApr 19, 2021
Here’s What SSEF Found When It Studied High-Quality Afghan Emeralds The Swiss lab reveals how stones from the Panjshir Valley are both different from and similar to emeralds from other places.
SourcingApr 13, 2021
Rough Diamond Sales Slow Down for De Beers, Alrosa Leaders at both companies said the latest sales results are in line with expectations.
Policies & IssuesApr 09, 2021
In Strongest Move Yet, US Imposes Sanctions on Key Burmese Gemstone Entity Myanma Gems Enterprise runs the country’s gem emporiums and is responsible for permits, licenses, and marketing jade and other gemstones.
SourcingApr 01, 2021
3 Rough Auctions Total Nearly $24M for AlrosaThe sales included the 242-carat rough diamond that could yield a polished diamond worth as much as $8 million.
SourcingMar 31, 2021
Gemfields Reports $93M Loss in 2020 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic The colored stone miner wasn’t able to hold any regular auctions during the year.
EditorsMar 25, 2021
5 Things to Know About … RhodochrositeLearn about one relatively new project bringing more material from a storied site.
SourcingMar 25, 2021
Australia’s Ellendale Mine Sold to Burgundy DiamondFamous for its yellow diamonds, the mine has changed hands once again.
SourcingMar 12, 2021
De Beers, Alrosa Post Strong Rough SalesBoth diamond miners noted recovering demand for rough diamonds in their recent financial results.
SourcingMar 09, 2021
De Beers Group on How It Will Achieve Gender Parity by 2030The diamond miner and marketer has extended its partnership with UN Women for an additional five years.
SourcingMar 02, 2021
This 242-Carat Rough Diamond Is Heading to AuctionRecovered in 2009, it’s the most significant stone offered for sale by Alrosa in five years.
SourcingFeb 26, 2021
Industry Body Calls for Extra Diligence on Rough from CAR The World Diamond Council reminds the trade that rough diamond exports from the Central African Republic remain restricted to a handful of “green zones.”
SourcingFeb 25, 2021
De Beers’ 2020 Revenue Declines 27% The diamond miner and marketer said COVID-19 had a “profound impact” on global diamond supply and demand.
SourcingFeb 24, 2021
157-Carat Canadian Diamond Goes Up for Sale Dubbed “Polaris,” the rough diamond is the Gahcho Kué mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories’ largest gem-quality diamond recovered to date.
SourcingFeb 17, 2021
Inaugural Tender for Coscuez Rough Emeralds Slated for March Bonas Group will host viewings of Fura Gems’ material in Dubai, then Bogota, to allow access to buyers across the world amid travel restrictions.
SourcingFeb 12, 2021
8 Killed in Bus Accident Near Diamond Mine in Lesotho The bus was transporting workers from the mine to their homes in the country’s lowlands region.
SourcingFeb 12, 2021
Alrosa’s January Sales Rise As Cutters RestockThe diamond miner’s sales were up 6 percent year-over-year.
SourcingFeb 09, 2021
Dominion Diamond Completes Sale of Ekati Mine A new entity called Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd. now owns the mine as well as a nearby diamond exploration project.
SourcingFeb 08, 2021
De Beers Notes ‘Good’ Demand at First Sales of the Year The midstream needs to restock after a strong holiday season in the U.S. and ahead of Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year.
