Diamond Top Stories

Billionaire Oppenheimer wins ban on mining at Zimbabwe farm

South Africa’s second-richest man won a court order to temporarily halt mineral exploration on his private family ranch in Zimbabwe.

Bloomberg News | July 4, 2022 | 12:38 pm

Petra Diamonds’ latest sale crowns “strong” year

The miner saw prices for its rough diamonds climb 7.7%…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2022 | 5:51 am

Russia hits back at attempts to ‘politicize’ its diamonds

Country said attempts to question its compliance with the international…

Reuters | June 29, 2022 | 7:53 am

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Ukraine has accused the Russian military of executing residents of…

Reuters | June 24, 2022 | 8:40 am

China backs Russia in opposing bid to redefine conflict diamonds

China agrees that the Ukraine issue falls outside the scope…

Reuters | June 23, 2022 | 9:56 am

Lab-grown ultra-uniform nanodiamonds now a reality

Ultra-uniform nanodiamonds are crucial for drug delivery, sensors and quantum computer processors.

Staff Writer | April 4, 2022 | 6:06 am

Mountain Province shares rise to 12-month high on diamond recovery

Rough diamond sales price index rose 62% in 2021.

Henry Lazenby | March 29, 2022 | 11:09 am

South African white diamond could fetch more than $20 million on auction

The largest white diamond ever to come to auction will hit the block at Christie’s in Geneva on May 11.

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2022 | 8:46 am

Tiffany joins Signet in banning new diamonds mined in Russia

The companies’ bans apply only to newly mined gems, meaning Russian diamonds will still be available in their stores for at least several months.

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2022 | 8:31 am

Russia diamond supply curb may benefit Zimbabwe miner’s gems

State-owned ZCDC will resume diamond auctions in April after an eight-month hiatus.

Bloomberg News | March 22, 2022 | 8:19 am

Signet shocks diamond trade with refusal to buy Russian gems

The move by the largest diamond retailer in the industry’s most important market will create difficulties through the entire global supply chain.

Bloomberg News | March 17, 2022 | 8:34 am

International trade data on emerald, ruby supply skewed – report

A report by Gemfields rings the alarm bell on the lack of reliability of data related to the international supply and trade of coloured gemstones.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 13, 2022 | 7:23 am

Kimberlites provide clues as to how what happens on earth’s surface affects the lower mantle

Kimberlites are messengers from the lowest regions of the earth's mantle.

Staff Writer | March 13, 2022 | 5:17 am

De Beers latest sale shows diamond demand remains strong

The world’s top diamond producer by value sold $650 million worth of roughs in the second cycle, 18% more than in the same period last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2022 | 4:04 am

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Billionaire Oppenheimer wins ban on mining at Zimbabwe farm

Petra Diamonds’ latest sale crowns “strong” year

Russia hits back at attempts to ‘politicize’ its diamonds

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

China backs Russia in opposing bid to redefine conflict diamonds

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