November 20, 2017 Canadian diamond discoveries could close pending supply gap With global diamond demand forecast to grow at approx 3.5% annually over next five years, a supply gap down the line seems inevitable if forecasts hold.
November 20, 2017 DeBeers announces Shining Light Awards finalists for 2016/2017 Award recognizes emerging jewellery designers in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa and provides them with a valuable platform to build their careers in the jewellery design industry.
November 19, 2017 Zsa Zsa Gabor’s diamond necklace could fetch up to $1.5 million A diamond necklace owned by the late actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is expected to sell for between $1.2 and $1.5 million at auction.
November 14, 2017 Giant diamond sells for $33.7 million Mounted in a diamond and emerald necklace, the white, matchbox-size rock was acquired by an unidentified buyer.
November 14, 2017 Lucapa finds another large diamond at its Lulo mine in Angola It's the eighth diamond of over 100 carats recovered this year, and the seventh in just 2.5 years of commercial mining.
November 14, 2017 Former Xstrata CEO Mick Davis may become Rio Tinto new chairman The mining veteran could face competition from internal candidates, including former head of UK gas company Centrica, Sam Laidlaw, who now sits on Rio’s board.
November 13, 2017 Venezuela’s Mining Arch in the spotlight again New reports highlighting the environmental dangers posed by mineral exploitation at the Mining Arch have emerged, as Venezuelan officials try to convince Alrosa to invest in the project.
November 12, 2017 Second large diamond in a year unearthed in Sierra Leone Another huge diamond has been released from the Earth's clutches following an astounding discovery in the West African country earlier this year.
November 9, 2017 Rio Tinto’s Argyle pink diamonds tender delivers record result Company sold 58 rare pink, red and violet diamonds, a collection know as "Custodions of Rare Beauty."
November 8, 2017 Alrosa finds three large diamonds at prolific Jubilee pipe The large rough, gem-quality stones range from 82 to 163 carats.
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979. December 29, 2025 | 07:35 am
