October 5, 2022

De Beers rough diamond sales for eighth cycle of the year at $500 million

Sales declined 21.6% from the previous Sight but were flat compared to the same period last year.

October 5, 2022

Ukraine opposes Belarus bid to lead conflict diamond organization

Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to push its ally Belarus to the top of an international diamond certification body.

September 30, 2022

Zimbabwe wants half of royalties paid in gems, precious metals

The Treasury was concerned that the country does not have reserves of the minerals.

September 28, 2022

Alrosa discovers 22 new diamond deposits in Zimbabwe

Alrosa will only be allowed to work on two of the diamond deposits, while the rest will be made available to other investors.

September 27, 2022

Another mine dam wall collapses in South Africa

There were no immediate reports of any injuries or deaths from the latest dam wall collapse at the dormant diamond mine, which was once owned by De Beers.

September 26, 2022

Transparency International urges EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, Alrosa

More sanctions on individuals - including those involved in organizing Moscow's ad hoc votes in occupied east Ukraine on joining Russia - are also expected.

September 23, 2022

South Africa mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation

The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste.

September 17, 2022

Russia’s secret gem sales are dividing the diamond world

There’s a handful of Indian and Belgian buyers who are snapping up large volumes of Russian diamonds at lucrative terms.

September 15, 2022

After South African dam collapse, mine waste to be pumped into historical pit

An earlier decision to move the waste into the pit could have relieved pressure on the tailings dam which burst on Sunday morning.

September 13, 2022

Petra Diamonds to pay dividends after three-year turnaround

CEO Richard Duffy said the results capped "the turnround begun three years ago” amid a diamond market that “remains broadly supportive.”