December 15, 2017

CHART: High flying metals to fall back to earth in 2018

Panel of investment banks and research houses forecast declines in copper, zinc, lead and palladium prices in 2018.

December 15, 2017

Alrosa recovers huge yellow diamond from Yakutia mine

The Russian company says more than twenty large rough diamonds over 50 carats have been extracted from its Jubilee pipe.

December 14, 2017

Canadian diamond producer dealing with water issues in South Africa

"The lower number of carats tendered and sold is attributable to a reduction in the volume of material being processed," the company revealed.

December 12, 2017

Responsible Jewellery Council certifies Alrosa’s mining and business practices

The RJC conducted a months-long sustainability audit.

December 7, 2017

India trade ministry seeks lower tax on diamond miners

The commerce department has sought to scrap levies and introduce a presumptive tax of 0.25 percent on diamond mining companies.

December 6, 2017

Diamond Fields reclaims iconic name

It'll be known as Diamond Fields Resources, and he new trading symbol is "DFR".

December 6, 2017

De Beers reshuffles executive committee

Chief executive Bruce Cleaver said the changes were necessary to sustain De Beers' success as a business.

December 6, 2017

Elite collection of natural fancy colour diamonds to be showcased in Los Angeles

Visitors to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (NHMLA) will have a rare opportunity to see some of the world’s most coveted natural fancy color diamonds at Green Diamonds:…

December 5, 2017

Diamond Fields to resume mining off Namibian coast next year

The country’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has renewed the Canadian miner's licence for ten years.

December 5, 2017

Sierra Leone ‘Peace Diamond’ sold for less-than-expected

The egg-sized, 709-carat rough yellowish diamond was sold for $6.5 million to luxury jeweller Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds.