September 4, 2020 Rio Tinto hosts one of the last tenders of Argyle diamonds The virtual event was titled One Lifetime, One Encounter, making reference to the closure of the Argyle mine at the end of 2020, after almost four decades of production.
September 3, 2020 De Beers uses geofencing to protect crew on world’s largest offshore diamond mining vessel De Beers partnered with Orange Business Services to monitor crew proximity to heavy machinery using IoT technologies and wearable sensors.
September 1, 2020 Gem Diamonds finds 233 carat rough at Letšeng mine It's the second type II white rough over 100 carats recovered in Lesotho in ten days.
August 31, 2020 Cheaper diamonds fire life into the hidden world of gem trading De Beers and Alrosa decided last week they saw enough signs of recovering demand and seized the opportunity, cutting some prices by almost 10%.
August 30, 2020 Nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years closer to becoming commercial product US startup NDB announced that the proof of concept of its nano-diamond battery achieved a breakthrough 40% charge.
August 27, 2020 Alrosa follows De Beers with price cuts Company also changed its billing system so buyers can’t tell which stones are discounted, or by how much.
August 26, 2020 RioZim expects demand bounce after virus turmoil Zimbabwe’s second-largest diamond miner sees demand picking up.
August 25, 2020 Botswana says no guarantee on De Beers deal by end-2020 The deal is necessary for the Debswana Mining Company, jointly held by De Beers and the Botswana government, as it provides the country with around two-thirds of its foreign exchange.
August 24, 2020 De Beers cuts diamond prices after covid-19 curbs demand The world’s No. 1 producer is cutting prices for larger stones by almost 10% starting this week.
August 21, 2020 Gem Diamonds finds 442 carat rough at Letšeng mine The type II withe diamond is one of the largest gem quality rocks recovered this year.
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