September 10, 2015

Big name investors are piling back into commodities

A few legendary influencers are making huge bets right now on commodities, an area that’s faced—and continues to face—some pretty strong headwinds.

September 10, 2015

Gemfields expands outside Africa, targets Latin America emerald assets

The London-listed precious stones miner plans to buy two emerald projects in Colombia.

September 8, 2015

Lucara Diamond to host second stone tender in November

Since the recovery of the first large diamond from the Karowe mine in 2013, Lucara has found 216 gems, which it has sold for more than $250,000 each.

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.