March 26, 2024

Star Diamond acquires Rio Tinto’s 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project

Star Diamond now owns 100% of the project in central Saskatchewan.

March 25, 2024

Researchers evaluate paths to create super diamonds

Super diamonds are scientifically known as eight-atom body-centred cubic crystals.

March 25, 2024

Gemfields loses sparkle as profit falls 86% on cancelled auction

The decline was partly due to unrealized fair value losses of $28 million from the company's stake in Sedibelo Resources.

March 22, 2024

Gemfields warns of $2.8 million loss on write-down

Weak PGMs prices forced Gemfields to cut the value of its Sedibelo investment, which will result in a write-down ranging between $4 million and $28 million.

March 21, 2024

Lucapa finds Lulo mine’s fifth-largest diamond

The 203-carat, type IIa diamond is also the third 100-carat-plus stone found at the Angolan mine this year.

March 18, 2024

Lucapa Diamond soars on 48% rise in resources at Angola mine

Resources at Lulo mine in Angola increased to 228,000 carats as of December 31, up from 153,870 carats the previous year.

March 14, 2024

Russian diamond ban creates costly delays, Antwerp diamond dealers say

Dealers say disruptions would further erode the competitive advantage of the centuries-old diamond trade.

March 6, 2024

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time.

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.