July 16, 2019

Alrosa recovers large diamond from Verkhne-Munskoye deposit

The stone weighs 63.15 carats and it is transparent with a yellow hue.

July 15, 2019

The world’s biggest diamond mine is closing

Rio’s Argyle mine in remote Western Australia has transformed the sector since 1983.

July 12, 2019

Rio Tinto showcases Argyle mine’s pink diamonds

The 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased in Perth, Hong Kong and New York, with bids closing on 9 October 2019.

July 11, 2019

Dominion drills kimberlite at North Arrow’s LDG project

The project is located near Lac de Gras, 10 km southwest of the Diavik diamond mine and 20 km south of the Ekati mine.

July 8, 2019

Firestone finds largest yellow diamond to date at Lesotho mine

The 54 carat intense fancy yellow, sawable diamond will be sold in September.

July 7, 2019

Diamond mining industry ripe for consolidation, says Lucara’s Eira Thomas

Lucara Diamond president and CEO Eira Thomas interviewed by Dean MacPherson, head of business development for global mining at TMX Group.

June 27, 2019

Your diamond ring now comes with a resume and passport

Russia’s Alrosa is rolling out a program that will allow jewelry buyers to track their diamond’s history in detail.

June 20, 2019

Trench cutter sets record depth at Rio Tinto diamond JV

The first 228 metre cutter bulk sample has been successfully completed at the FalCon diamond evaluation project in Saskatchewan, Canada.

June 20, 2019

Gem Diamonds exits Botswana with $5.4m Ghaghoo mine sale

The buyer, local company Pro Civil, is assuming the environmental liability currently associated with the London-listed miner.

June 11, 2019

New kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue, says Mountain Province

“Wilson” kimberlite is the first new kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue in 20 years.