March 17, 2020

Dunnedin to become Kodiak Copper

The company will focus on copper porphyry exploration in Canada and the US.

March 17, 2020

De Beers diamond buyers locked out in Botswana travel ban

De Beers is set to hold an emergency meeting with the government next week.

March 16, 2020

The impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on the diamond industry

An estimated 75% of jewelry stores in Mainland China, and the surrounding regions encompassing Greater China, were shut for an estimated 40-50 days through the first week of March.

March 16, 2020

Lucapa’s Lulo mine resource carats up 25%

Overall sales of Lulo diamonds to date total $168 million at an average price per carat of $1,900.

March 12, 2020

Alrosa relaxes payment terms for diamond contracts amid coronavirus

The world's largest producer of rough diamonds in carat terms fell in February as the risks related to the spread of the virus hit demand for gemstones.

March 10, 2020

Alrosa points to weak demand for 21% revenue drop

The Russian miner sales totalled 33.4m carats, down 12% from 38.m for 2018.

March 10, 2020

INTERVIEW: Enrique Garay, senior vice president, Rio2

Rio2 is a follow-up business to the previously Rio Alto Mining, which began business in 2008 and was acquired by Tahoe.

March 8, 2020

Angola’s new diamond trading policy yields positive results

The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola saw revenue grow by an average 8.5% in the last two years.

March 4, 2020

Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms

Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.

March 4, 2020

Coronavirus hits De Beers sales

Company has deferred allocations due to the virus impact on customers focused on the Chinese market.