August 14, 2023

Lucara Diamond to replace CEO Eira Thomas

She will be replaced by William Lamb, who served as chief executive from May 2011 to February 2018.

August 14, 2023

Alrosa reports strong diamond sales despite sanctions

The company reported a first-half net profit of $551 million.

August 13, 2023

Zimbabwe stockpiles 300,000 carats of diamonds

Stockpiling follows new regulations that compel miners to pay half of their royalties using commodities.

August 10, 2023

Rio Tinto to build Canada’s largest solar plant to power Diavik mine

The facility will be equipped with bi-facial panels that can also generate energy from the light that reflects off the snow.

August 9, 2023

Lucara reports fourth diamond recovery north of 1,000 carats

The diamond, measuring 82.2 x 42.8 x 34.2 mm, is described as a type IIa top-white gem of high quality.

August 6, 2023

Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes

Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.

August 3, 2023

Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa

The miner said the proof of concept currently running at Marsfontein has provided key information for the development of Thorny River.

August 1, 2023

Diamond sales at Debswana slump 17% on weak demand

Debswana sold diamonds worth $2.179 billion in H1, compared to $2.622 billion in the same period last year.

July 27, 2023

Tectonic breakup generates diamonds, researchers find

Study could shape the future of the diamond exploration industry, informing where diamonds are most likely to be found.

July 25, 2023

De Beers $2.3bn Venetia mine expansion yields first diamonds

De Beers stopped its 30-year open pit mining operations at Venetia last year to transition to the underground section of the mine.