September 20, 2021 Massive uncut diamond unveiled in New York The companies are billing the stone as the largest rough diamond to be shown in the United States.
September 16, 2021 Alrosa tests CO2 capture potential by its ore The initial phase of Alrosa's study showed that kimberlite ore in its tailings could potentially absorb more CO2 than the entire company generates.
September 15, 2021 ALROSA unveils updated digital auction format The technologies enable buyers to remotely analyze the key parameters of every diamond.
September 14, 2021 Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end.
September 9, 2021 Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.
September 9, 2021 Alrosa boosts cooperation with Congo after Angola leak The world's largest diamond producer will build up its cooperation with state-controlled diamond company Bakwanga, known as MIBA.
September 8, 2021 De Beers latest sale shows steady rebound in diamond market The world’s top producer by value sold $515 million worth of rough diamonds, the largest figure for this time of year since 2016.
September 2, 2021 Congo says 12 dead, 4,400 sick following Angola mine tailings leak Congo will seek reparations in line with the "polluter pays" principle.
August 25, 2021 De Beers, National Geographic partner to protect Okavango Delta source waters Partnership to support Botswana’s eco-tourism and water and food security.
August 25, 2021 Petra sells two rare diamonds for $13.5 million The buyer is a partnership between Petra itself and the South African subsidiary of Stargems Group, which will cut and polish the stones locally.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
