September 4, 2015

World’s top 5 miners lose $540 BILLION market worth

CHART: The commodity slump has slashed major miners' market valuations to 60–88% below 2011 highs.

September 3, 2015

Diamond market players discuss industry development at forum

Players debated current state and future prospects of the diamond industry.

September 1, 2015

Extremely rare mineral found in 1.2-billion-year-old meteorite impact in Scotland

The finding is more than double the age of the previous oldest known occurrence of reidite, believed to have formed about 450 million years ago.

August 31, 2015

How to buy an ethical diamond

The diamond industry is still tainted by conflict, but it's possible to buy a jewel that helps people—instead of hurting them.

August 31, 2015

Spanish police arrest American-Belgian man on ‘blood diamond’ charges

The 64-year-old American-Belgian citizen has become the first businessman ever arrested for suspected involvement in the illegal trade of “blood” diamonds.

August 28, 2015

Power shortages, cost cuts to hit Congo’s copper output

With the only exception of gold, production numbers for most other commodities mined in the Central African nation are also expected to decline this year.

August 27, 2015

Alrosa Releases Social and Environmental Report for 2014

The Report is to inform a wider audience about ALROSA's major contribution to three areas of sustainable development: economy, environment and social systems.

August 27, 2015

Canadian diamond cutter to work on Esperanza gemstone

A Saskatchewan craftsman is preparing to cut "Esperanza," one of the finest diamonds ever unearthed in Arkansas.

August 26, 2015

Jim Rogers: Commodity bull market hasn’t gone away

Commodity investing legend says the Chinese market is on its way to "finding a good bottom."

August 25, 2015

How companies can avoid human trafficking in their supply chain

When companies have thousands or tens of thousands of suppliers how do they stay compliant while maintaining their profit margins? Avoid what happened to Costco in five steps.