November 8, 2015

Richemont’s 1H revenue +15%, jewelry sales +18%

Richemont reported that revenue rose 15 percent year on year to $6.25 billion (EUR 5.82 billion) for the six months that ended on September 30, on the back of strong…

November 5, 2015

Lucara generates strong quarterly cash flow, operating margins

Lucara Diamond Corp. is pleased to report revenues of $90.9 million for the quarter with an operating margin of 88% and revenues of $158.6 million for the nine months to…

November 5, 2015

The state of the diamond mining industry going into year-end 2015

So far in 2015, the state of the global diamond industry has been closely aligned with the posture of the global economy, as it so often is, and should be.

November 4, 2015

World leaders in the diamond industry gather for second sector conference 2015

This summit of Speakers from across the world is a unique forum for dialogue and cooperation between industry leaders at the highest level.

November 3, 2015

Christie’s expects $28 million for this pink diamond

The stone is the largest cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ever to go on sale at an auction.

November 2, 2015

DMCC hosts 2nd Middle East Gems & Jewellery Forum 2015 in Dubai

Over 35 industry leaders and over 150 delegates in attendance at the MEGJF including Damas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Dhamani and Fabergé

November 2, 2015

Needs of communities near mines in poor countries must prevail in the mining lifecycle, says Global Policy Forum

The importance of going beyond environmental considerations when planning the lifecycle of mines to include socioeconomic considerations was a key topic discussed at the last UNCTAD meeting.

October 30, 2015

This interactive timeline will teach you all about diamond mining

It all began about 900 million years ago.

October 30, 2015

Why tunnel boring machines are named after women

Because the patron saint of mining is a woman.

October 29, 2015

Myanmar’s $31bn ‘secretive’ jade industry keeps fuelling rights abuses

Most of the profit goes to powerful military and ex-junta figures instead of the state coffers, a report reveals.