November 13, 2015

What do conflict minerals have to do with financial reform?

A small statute in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act is wreaking havoc in the Congo, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Senior…

November 12, 2015

Anglo reshuffles top management team, waves iron ore boss good-bye

With the changes, Anglo’s chief Mark Cutifani is trying to turn around the company’s fortunes following years during which it has underperformed its peers.

November 10, 2015

Collectors and connoisseurs shine at Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender

The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, known as the ‘Connoisseurs Collection” weighing a total of 44.14 carats and including four Fancy Red diamonds, was internationally popular with winners from 11 countries.

November 8, 2015

World’s biggest online diamond retailer to open more stores

The cycle of unbundling and rebundling.

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