March 1, 2024 Canada bans indirect imports of Russian diamonds The latest restriction adds to a ban on Russian diamonds announced in December.
March 1, 2024 Debswana diamond sales down 25.1% in 2023 on weak demand Debswana sold diamonds worth $3.44 billion in 2023 from $4.59 billion registered in 2022.
February 28, 2024 Diamond producers warn of pitfalls in G7’s Russia gem ban Russia is the biggest global supplier of uncut diamonds by volume.
February 28, 2024 Alrosa’s annual net profit drops 15.2% Harmony Gold says it will pay a record interim dividend.
February 27, 2024 Mark Cutifani appointed to Diamond Standard’s board of advisors Cutifani was CEO from 2013 to 2022 of Anglo, one of the world’s largest mining companies, and chairman of De Beers, the leading diamond mine operator and marketer of natural…
February 26, 2024 South African billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots The 82-year-old serial investor has dived into something that harkens back to the start of his storied career nearly half a century ago.
February 25, 2024 What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery.
February 22, 2024 Anglo American to review assets after writedowns and profit plunge The miner has announced a $1.6 billion impairment charge on its De Beers diamond business owing to faltering demand.
February 22, 2024 TIMELINE: Anglo American’s efforts to tackle weak commodity prices Anglo American said it will review its assets after a 94% plunge in annual profit.
February 21, 2024 Lucara Diamond unearths over 530-carats at Karowe mine in Botswana Recoveries include a 320-carat gem-quality, an 111-carat Type IIa white stone and two +50-carat stones.
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