September 2, 2022

Cryptozoic mineral may help create next-gen fuel cells, super-capacitors, aircraft engines

Scientists have started using shungite, a Precambrian rock consisting of almost 100% carbon, to produce new composite materials.

September 2, 2022

Lucapa finds Angola mine’s sixth-largest white diamond

The 160-carat white Type IIa diamond, recovered from Lulo mine, is the sixth-largest found at the operation to date.

September 1, 2022

Primitive vegetation played key role in composition of earth’s continental rocks

Primitive plants transformed what was once a Mars-like planet of barren rock into a world of life growing in organic-rich soils.

August 31, 2022

Mountain Province to sell coloured 151-ct diamond from Gahcho Kué

The rough 151.6-carat yellow octahedral diamond will be sold at the upcoming September sale.

August 29, 2022

Dubai Diamond Exchange sees trade worth $19.8bn in the first half of year

Dubai has grown its diamond industry by leveraging its proximity to Africa and Russia.

August 23, 2022

Russian diamonds are quietly flowing again after sanctions chaos

Alrosa is back selling more than $250 million of diamonds a month.

August 22, 2022

US demand to lift India’s lab-made diamond exports to $8 billion

Exports of polished lab-grown diamonds may double in the current financial year.

August 16, 2022

World’s top jewellery maker Pandora ditches mined diamonds

The Pandora Brilliance collection, to be launched across US and Canada, is also the first crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold.

August 11, 2022

Lucara Diamond starts shaft-sinking at $547m Karowe mine expansion

The underground expansion of the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, will extend its productive life until 2040.

August 3, 2022

Diamond exploration hits a new low — even as rough prices soar

In Canada last year, coal exploration attracted more spending than diamond exploration.