November 15, 2018

Botswana Diamonds buys Alrosa’s stake in Sunland Minerals JV

The company acquired the remaining 50% in the joint venture from its previous partner and said negotiations were already advanced with an unnamed potential new associate.

November 14, 2018

World Diamond Council calls for expanding the definition of conflict diamonds

The proposed definition and principles for responsible sourcing further support the reform agenda and industry’s efforts in raising standards to meet and exceed consumers’ expectations

November 14, 2018

Stornoway Diamond shares down on $37 million loss, departure of CEO

CEO Matt Mason will be replaced by chief operating officer Patrick Godin, who joined Stornoway in 2010 and was appointed to the board of directors in 2011.

November 13, 2018

ALROSA sells large rough diamonds in Vladivostok for $10.3 million

The company has sold 119 gem-quality rough diamonds with a total weight of 1,890 carats.

November 13, 2018

Diamond industry fails to clean up its act

The diamond industry must go beyond just lip service and meaningful measures to bring itself into line with international standards.

November 13, 2018

De Beers to make some enemies, cuts low-quality diamond prices

The world's largest diamond producer is said to have reduced prices for low-quality stones as much as 10 percent.

November 9, 2018

Kimberlites exploration drilling underway in Fort à la Corne Saskatchewan

Star Diamond Corporation announced that Rio Tinto Exploration Canada commenced an HQ core drilling program on 11 holes.

November 9, 2018

ALROSA reports October diamond sales $242.8 million – down 28% YoY

ALROSA's total diamond sales in January-October 2018 grew 6% YoY.

November 9, 2018

Rio’s Argyle pink diamonds tender breaks record

The 2018 collection of the finest pink, red and violet diamonds continued its trajectory of double-digit price growth.

November 7, 2018

Alrosa recovers first rough diamond over 50 carats from new Yakutia deposit

The diamond's age is estimated at 350 million years, it weighs 51.49 carats and measures 23 by 22 by 15 mm.