October 7, 2019 Petra’s recently found blue diamond could fetch $15 million Viewings of the 20.08-carat diamond will run from November 1 to 7 at Petra’s marketing offices in Johannesburg.
October 4, 2019 Alrosa finds Matryoshka-style stone, the first in diamond mining history According to scientists, the diamond may be over 800 million years old.
October 4, 2019 Central African Republic diamond houses obliged to export $3m per quarter The Central African Republic launched a full overhaul of the country’s alluvial diamond mining sector.
October 4, 2019 Zimbabwe accuses US of lying about diamond-mining forced labour Zimbabwe, suffering its worst economic crisis since 2008, is desperate to end sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union on politicians and state companies.
October 4, 2019 Gem Diamonds mining lease for Letšeng renewed for 10 years Royalty payable for the diamonds sold was increased to 10% from 8%.
October 3, 2019 Diamond crisis deepens as De Beers reports plunging sales RBC Capital Markets expects profit will fall by about 40% this year at De Beers.
October 2, 2019 Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.
October 1, 2019 Zimbabwe rejects US claim that diamond mine uses forced labour Zimbabwe has accused the US of ignorance after blocking rough diamond imports from the Marange fields.
September 27, 2019 De Beers keeps special terms in place for another diamond sale De Beers is continuing its policy of offering almost unprecedented flexibility to diamond buyers.
September 26, 2019 Rio Tinto sees rosy future for diamonds despite end of Argyle Company is exploring for diamonds in Canada as part of its plans to stay in the sector despite the looming closure of its Argyle mine in Australia, known for extremely…
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