October 9, 2017

Petra Diamonds might breach debt covenants

The company says that labour disruptions in South Africa and the confiscation of a parcel of diamonds by the Tanzanian government are to blame.

October 4, 2017

Massive diamond found by Sierra Leone pastor now for sale in Antwerp

The 709-carat rock is the second-largest ever found in the West African nation.

October 4, 2017

ALROSA starts removing ore from Verkhne-Munskoe deposit

There are plans to remove a total of 75,000 tons of ore from the new deposit before the end of the year.

October 3, 2017

Firestone Diamonds soars on largest find to date at Lesotho mine

It's a 134 carat gem-quality light yellow diamond recovered at the company's its Liqhobong mine.

October 2, 2017

Discovery of newsworthy diamonds picks up

Over the last nine years 66 record-breaking and other noteworthy diamonds were recovered, and 61 of those have been found within the last five years.

September 29, 2017

Botswana Diamonds soars on promising find at South African project

Sampling work at Ontevreden, part of the Vutomi joint venture, seems to prove the presence of high-grade kimberlite pipes.

September 28, 2017

Petra Diamonds’ shares sparkle as its solves labour disputes in South Africa

Company reached wage agreement with the main union at two of its mines in South Africa. Workers will return to work on Friday.

September 28, 2017

World’s ‘most beautiful diamond’ to go under Christie’s hammer

Discovered in February last year in eastern Angola, the 404.20-carat rough diamond was also the largest found so far in the southern African country.

September 27, 2017

How iron carbonates help form diamonds

Scientists say that under the peculiar conditions present deep in the Earth's mantle, iron carbonates can play a role in forming diamonds.

September 27, 2017

De Beers laying the foundations for gender equality

Katie Fergusson: "As Head of Social Impact, I feel privileged to be leading De Beers Group’s work on women and girls empowerment, including on diversity and inclusion."