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...
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,...
Fishers’ Legal Bid to Halt Marine Diamond Mining
Fishers are mounting a legal challenge to marine diamond operations off South Africa's west coast.
They claim rights to mine in shallow sea and along an 85km coastal strip of land were granted and subsequently...
Work Resumes at India’s Only Diamond Mine
Work has resumed at India's only mechanized diamond mine.
It could take a year to remove soil and stone (overburden) before extraction starts at Majhgawan, in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.
But National Mineral Development...
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...
208-carat diamond is the most recent discovery at the Lulo mine
A 208-carat diamond was found in the Lulo mine, located in the province of Lunda Norte. According to the company Lucapa Diamond Company, this is the third largest diamond to be recovered in that...
Lucapa Recovers Sixth Biggest Diamond at Lulo
Lucapa has recovered a 195-carat Type IIa diamond from its Lulo alluvial mine, in Angola.
It's the fourth +100-carat diamond to be recovered at Lulo this year and he 44th since the Australian miner started...
De Beers: After Botswana Deal, Namibia Could Seek Bigger Share
The government of Namibia could seek an increased share in its sales agreement with De Beers, after the mining giant agreed a phased move to a 50/50 split with Botswana.
Namdia, the state-owned diamond company...
De Beers Sees 22% Dip in H1 Revenue to $2.8 Billion
Diamond mining major De Beers reported a decline in revenues in the first half of 2023, amidst the ongoing macro-economic headwinds and a substantial inventory build-up in the midstream.
The company’s total revenue for the...
Alrosa CEO Pavel Marinychev Named In Latest U.S. Sanctions
In an effort to curb Russia’s ongoing military actions in Ukraine, the United States has imposed additional sanctions on individuals and entities associated with Russia’s military capabilities, energy projects, and financial activities. Russian diamond...
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