July 15, 2020 Kunming partners with Rio Tinto for Argyle diamonds The Hong Kong firm will be entrusted with the care and custody of the gems.
July 13, 2020 India’s gem, jewellery exports in record fall Exports fell a record 55% in June quarter from a year ago to $2.75 billion as processing units were affected by covid-19 pandemic.
July 10, 2020 Alrosa’s June sales drop 76% Company's sales of rough and polished diamonds stood at $31.3 million, down from $222 million for the same period last year.
July 9, 2020 Foreign mineworkers return to South African mines The Minerals Council said 698 foreign mineworkers had returned on Tuesday.
July 3, 2020 Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.
July 3, 2020 ‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones.
July 2, 2020 Landslide at Myanmar jade mine leaves at least 162 dead Triggered by heavy rain, the mudslide swept through a mine in Kachin state.
June 30, 2020 Alrosa resumes operations at International mine The company suspended works in the mine last week, after several employees tested positive for covid-19.
June 28, 2020 Origin of British Crown Jewels’ diamond revealed Researchers from the Gemological Institute of America believe the Cullinan Diamond may have a super-deep origin.
June 26, 2020 Petra Diamonds puts up ‘for sale’ sign The company is seeking offers, but has received none so far.
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979. December 29, 2025 | 07:35 am
