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.
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…
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm