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.

March 16, 2017

UAE appoints Maryam Al Hashemi as the 2017 Chair of the Committee of Participation and Chairmanship of the Kimberley Process

After completing her formal education at Dubai Women’s College, Maryam was drawn to work under the newly formed DMCC in 2003, making her one of its longest current serving employees.

March 16, 2017

Sierra Leone pastor unearths one of the 20 largest diamonds ever found

Emmanuel Momoh found the 706-carat diamond in Sierra Leone's Kono district.

March 16, 2017

World’s top diamond miner Alrosa quadruples profit amid sector recovery

The Russian miner said profit attributable to shareholders totalled $2.25 billion (131.39bn roubles) last year, versus $530K (30.67bn) roubles in 2015.

March 16, 2017

Indian billionaire Agarwal goes after 12% of Anglo American

Deal would make of Volcan Investments Ltd., Agarwal's family trust, the second-largest investor in Anglo American.