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.

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