September 19, 2017 IIDGR announces four new diamond grading partnerships in Asia The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research, part of De Beers Group, has established four new diamond grading partnerships with leading diamond jewellery retailers in Thailand, Vietnam and China.
September 19, 2017 South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down Shares in the diamond miner fell for a second consecutive day after it warned that two of its South african mines had been affected by strikes.
September 19, 2017 Gem Diamonds finds another huge diamond at Lesotho mine Finding follows the recovery of five other diamonds of over 100 carats so far this year at the company's flagship Letšeng mine, in Lesotho.
September 18, 2017 Canadian miners increase efforts to prevent child and forced labour in the supply chain Initiative seeks contributing to global efforts in preventing the use of child and forced labour in the mining supply chain, and to providing information needed to demonstrate the responsible sourcing…
September 18, 2017 Petra Diamonds may breach debt covenants on troubles in Tanzania The Africa-focused diamond miner said that would likely happen unless it solves its issues with the government of Tanzania.
September 18, 2017 Botswana seeks option to buy unusually big diamonds from its mines Draft bill gives government first option to buy unusually large diamonds found in the country's mines, such as the world's second-biggest 1,109 carat diamond discovered by Lucara two years ago.
September 15, 2017 Rio Tinto’s chief financial officer Chris Lynch to retire in 2018 He joined the company's board in September 2011 and was appointed chief financial officer in April 2013.
September 14, 2017 Evolving role and perception of women in society creating new sources of diamond jewellery demand New research published today by De Beers Group in its latest Diamond Insight Report reveals that shifting relationship dynamics, women’s expanding roles in society and changing perceptions of femininity are…
September 14, 2017 Rio Tinto showcases its largest red diamond in Asia Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased to connoisseurs and collectors from across Asia in Hong Kong.
September 13, 2017 Ingr expands in China with extension of Soo Kee Group Grading partnership The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research has announced it is expanding its existing grading partnership with Soo Kee Group into China, following the launch of Soo Kee’s bridal…
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