October 11, 2019

Majority of firms fail at conflict minerals due diligence

A Responsible Sourcing Network study analyzed 215 companies’ disclosures.

October 10, 2019

Tri Origin inks second agreement with De Beers

The new deal is for Tri Origin’s Nipissing Cobalt project.

October 9, 2019

World Diamond Council pushing for stre​ngthening of Kimberley Process

Members of the organization want to find ways to have a better definition of "conflict diamonds."

October 9, 2019

Colombian workers at Fura Gems’ mine claim unsafe operating conditions

Former employees say the fabled emerald mine doesn’t meet global safety standards, in terms of protective gear and equipment.

October 8, 2019

Rio Tinto completes Star-Orion South bulk sample

An onsite bulk sample processing plant is in the final stages of construction.

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%.