June 1, 2016 ‘Aurora Green’ diamond smashes records after fetching $16.8 million It set a world auction record for a green diamond and became the highest price per carat ever paid for a gem that colour.
June 1, 2016 Someone stole this $5 million diamond-encrusted gold eagle statue The golden statue was supposed to be the centrepiece of a campaign launched in conjunction with a series of books and events to raise money for cancer research.
May 31, 2016 Petra Diamonds announces directorate and senior management changes Board and Senior Management changes, effective 30 June 2016
May 31, 2016 Sierra Leone grants preliminary OK to Stellar Diamonds Tongo mine The West Africa-focused firm said it was verbally informed of the approval by the country's Minerals Advisory Board.
May 30, 2016 Russian state fund mulls buying into diamond miner Alrosa The Russian Direct Investment Fund is considering taking a part in the privatization of the country's diamond miner Alrosa.
May 27, 2016 Anglo American’s De Beers gets a new CEO Current strategy director Bruce Cleaver will replace Philippe Mellier, who held the position for five years.
May 27, 2016 Russia’s Alrosa to hold US, UK investor meetings ahead of stake sale The Russian government aims to make more than 60 billion roubles ($909 million) from selling a 10.9 percent stake in Alrosa, with the sale taking place on the Moscow Exchange…
May 24, 2016 Long-lost ship found in Namibian desert — with gold aboard Diamond miners have found the remains of a Portuguese ship that disappeared on its way to India laden with gold and other treasure, almost 500 years ago.
May 24, 2016 Pit collapse at jade mine in Myanmar leaves at least 13 dead It is the latest in a series of deadly accidents in recent months to hit Hpakant, where as much as 90% of the world's jade is mined, mostly illegally.
May 24, 2016 Rio Tinto showcases 187.7 carat rough diamond in New York and at Tel Aviv’s International Diamond Week Rio Tinto has showcased one of the world’s largest gem quality rough diamond to customers in the United States and Israel.
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
