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.

May 23, 2016

Alrosa vice president Andrey Polyakov assumes world diamond council’s presidency

The World Diamond Council brings together representatives of the entire international diamond industry supply chain, from mining through retail.

May 22, 2016

Diavik mine owner appeals to N.W.T. minister for help in regulatory dispute

The company operating the Diavik diamond mine says the denial of a change to its water licence could have an "immediate and materially-adverse impact" on the mine.

May 20, 2016

Dominion Diamond secures environmental approval for Ekati mine expansion

Project could help keep Ekati producing diamonds until 2033, or 13 years later than the expected end of its mine life.

May 20, 2016

‘Oppenheimer Blue’ diamond sets new record, fetches $57 million

It’s now the most expensive diamond ever sold at an auction.

May 18, 2016

Lulo diamonds sell for A$2.9 million

Special diamond recoveries continue at E46 as mining resumes at Mining Block 6 post the wet season

May 17, 2016

WFDB holds committee meetings ahead of World Diamond Congress

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) held its committee meetings on Monday ahead of the official opening of the 37th World Diamond Congress on Tuesday. The Congress, being held…

May 17, 2016

Rio Tinto reaches 100 million carats milestone at the Diavik diamond mine

Canada’s largest diamond mine has been in production since 2003.

May 16, 2016

Gold demand just had its strongest-ever first quarter

This year’s first quarter is one for the history books. Not only did gold appreciate at its fastest pace in 30 years, but demand for the yellow metal was the…

May 16, 2016

Dubai Diamond Exchange to host ‘Alternatives of Diamond Financing’ seminar

The Dubai Diamond Exchange (‘DDE’), a DMCC platform, is hosting its 2nd Dubai Diamond Finance Seminar (DDFS) on ‘Alternatives of Diamond Financing’5pm tomorrow at 17 May 2016 at the Almas…