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.

June 25, 2020

Stornoway Diamond top executives to step down

CEO Patrick Godin and EVP finance Annie Torkia Lagacé step down June 26.

June 25, 2020

Alrosa halts mine after several cases of covid-19

The company's International underground diamond mine will be closed for up to two weeks.

June 22, 2020

The masters of the diamond world are losing control

De Beers struggles to generate interest from its customers while at least five buyers have broken from their long-term contracts with Alrosa.

June 18, 2020

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June 17, 2020

Dominion Diamond sues partner in Diavik mine

The Canadian miner, which is fighting bankruptcy, alleges DDMI is managing the mine to the benefit of its majority owner, Rio Tinto.

June 15, 2020

Rio won’t bid for remaining stake in Canadian diamond mine

Rio owns 60% of the Diavik mine in Northwest Territories.

June 12, 2020

Top miners in good position to weather covid-19 – report

PwC forecasts that miners will take a hit to EBITDA of approximately 6% in 2020.