Diamond Market Faces Decline Amid Slow Demand in January
The diamond industry experienced a sluggish start to 2024, with subdued holiday sales and declining prices, according to the Rapaport Group. While the US holiday season met the industry’s modest expectations, the overall market...
Alrosa Predicts Rising Diamond Prices Amid Supply Constraints
Alrosa, one of the world's largest diamond miners, has forecasted an uptick in diamond prices in the months ahead, driven by rising demand and slowing supply. Sergey Takhiyev, the company’s head of corporate finance,...
Gemfields Temporarily Suspends Kagem Mining Amid Strategic Restructuring
Gemfields Group Limited, a leading player in the colored gemstone sector, has initiated a series of cost-cutting measures to address pressing challenges affecting its operations and revenues.
The company reported that recent emerald and ruby...
Indian Farmer’s Diamond Sells for $111,000 at Auction
A stunning 19.22-carat diamond, discovered by a part-time miner in India’s Panna district, recently sold for an impressive $111,000 (Rs. 93,79,360) during a organized auction.
This exceptional gemstone was the highlight of an auction where...
Grizzly Mining Ltd. Grizzly Emerald Auction Generates US$22.4 million
Lusaka, Zambia: 10th December 2024, Grizzly Mining Limited, one of the world’s largest producers of emeralds, is pleased to announce the results of its latest international emerald auction held in Dubai in November 2024....
Renewed Calls for G7 Verification Point in India
India is renewing calls for its own G7 diamond verification center, in addition to Antwerp and, as of next year, Botswana.
There has been near-universal opposition within the industry to Antwerp as the sole verification...
NDC & Jos Alukkas Join Forces To Promote Natural Diamonds
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and jewellery retailer Jos Alukkas have announced a strategic partnership to elevate the natural diamond industry. This collaboration aims to enhance consumer awareness, promote transparency, and drive demand for...
391-ct Diamond Recovered in Sierra Leone
A huge 391.45-carat Type IIa diamond has been recovered at the Meya Mine, in Sierra Leone.
Mining bosses are delighted with the stone, the second biggest in the deposit's history.
But were disappointed to discover it...
De Beers Rough Production Down 15%
De Beers reported a 15 per cent drop in its global diamond production in Q2, as demand remained weak for yet another quarter.
The H1 figure (16.5m carats) is down 19 per cent on the...
Lucapa Resumes Search for Lulo Kimberlites
Lucapa says it has resumed its search for the kimberlite sources of diamonds currently being recovered at its Lulo mine, in Angola.
The Australian miner says the exploration program is in full flow again after...
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