Diamond Top Stories

Venezuelan opposition party demands environmentally friendlier mining operations

Encuentro Ciudadano is preparing a report aimed at informing discussions currently underway to modify the country’s mining law.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 27, 2020 | 7:00 am

Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender previewed virtually

In the era of covid-19, the tender was inspired by…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 25, 2020 | 6:26 am

First defined diamond grading system ratified

ISO 24016 is to be used for the grading and…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 24, 2020 | 6:15 am

De Beers cuts prices for smaller diamonds

Company reduced prices of rough diamonds smaller than one carat…

Bloomberg News | September 23, 2020 | 8:15 am

Some carbon-rich exoplanets may be made of diamonds

Researchers believe that carbon-rich exoplanets could convert to diamonds if…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 23, 2020 | 6:30 am

Mountain Province resumes diamonds sales in Antwerp

Company sold 210,661 carats for a total of $8.9 million or $42 per carat at its first traditional diamond sale since the pandemic began on Sept. 19.

Bruno Venditti | September 21, 2020 | 6:12 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

Rio Tinto heads roll over sacred Aboriginal site destruction

CEO Jean-Sébastien Jacques, iron ore boss Chris Salisbury, and corporate affairs head Simone Niven will have to step down.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2020 | 3:20 am

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Venezuelan opposition party demands environmentally friendlier mining operations

Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender previewed virtually

First defined diamond grading system ratified

De Beers cuts prices for smaller diamonds

Some carbon-rich exoplanets may be made of diamonds

Mountain Province resumes diamonds sales in Antwerp

CIBJO to train CSR, SDG officers in jewellery industry

Petra finds five blue diamonds but no clear path to recovery

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