April 4, 2017 Diamond market regaining sparkle — DeBeers sales up again The world’s No.1 diamond miner by value, reported a 4.9% rise in sales during the third cycle of the year, on the back of a global recovery in prices and…
April 3, 2017 EU toughens up rules on imports of conflict minerals The new law, which will come into force in 2021, requires importers to ensure their business do not contribute to armed conflicts.
March 30, 2017 IIDGR establishes polished diamond grading partnership with Lukfook Jewellery The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of De Beers Group, today announced that it has established a polished diamond grading partnership with Lukfook Jewellery, a leading…
March 29, 2017 Miners to spend $21 billion on exploration by 2025 Equipment and services suppliers will have to wait at least another year until they can fully feel the impact of this trend, says CSA Global — the world's second-largest mining…
March 28, 2017 Rio Tinto appoints President of Diavik Diamond Mines Rio Tinto has appointed Patrick Boitumelo as President and Chief operating officer, Diavik Diamond Mines.
March 24, 2017 ‘Perfect’ 59.6-carat pink diamond set to break records in new auction Experts predict the plum-size internally flawless pink gem could fetch over $60 million in Hong Kong next month.
March 23, 2017 Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) paved the landmark of 1000 members: Arslanian Group DMCC to become DDE’s 1000th member The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), the GCC’s only diamond and coloured stones trading platform, and home to some of the world’s most renowned jewellery manufacturers, retailers and traders yesterday announced…
March 23, 2017 De Beers becomes sole owner of jewellery brand, buys out retail partner LVMH It has acquired the 50% interest French luxury goods group LVMH had in De Beers Diamond Jewellers for an undisclosed amount.
March 20, 2017 Dominion Diamond stock goes gangbuster on $1.1bn takeover bid Montana-based Washington Co is offering 36% above the closing price of the Canadian miner’s shares on Friday.
March 19, 2017 Teenager finds 7.44 carat diamond at a park The diamond is the 7th-largest found at Crater of Diamonds State Park since 1972.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
