The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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Anglo American, the UK-based mining giant, has outlined plans to divest significant parts of its business, including business De Beers…
The latest pricing information from Rappaport showed that April 2024 saw a downturn in the diamond market, influenced by seasonal…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has introduced a new grading report for round brilliant cut diamonds, the Light Performance Grading…
Anglo American has turned down a significant $38.8 billion takeover proposal from mining rival BHP. This decision marks a pivotal…
Petra Diamonds latest tender report shows varied performance for rough diamond prices, with notable challenges for smaller goods. The report…
In a recent unanimous decision at the U.N. General Assembly, member nations reaffirmed their commitment to the Kimberley Process. This…
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has discussed with Belgium’s government the challenges posed by the G7’s sanctions on Russian…
SRK Exports has announced its aim to achieve net zero emissions across its operations by the end of 2024. This…
Customs officials at Kolhapur Airport, Western India, arrested a passenger attempting to smuggle polished diamonds valued at approximately $480,000. The…
The Majhgawan mine, located near Panna in Madhya Pradesh, has recommenced operations after overcoming environmental and regulatory hurdles. This site,…
The recent imposition of sanctions by the G7 on the global diamond trade has sparked significant concern among African diamond…
Alrosa has announced a significant change in its sales approach for the year 2024 – it has committed to selling…
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), recently concluded a comprehensive fact-finding mission to West Africa, specifically Sierra…
The Botswana government-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has been announced as the latest member of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC).…
De Beers’ subsidiary Forevermark is set to transform from a provider of loose diamonds to a dedicated jewellery brand focusing…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has introduced a new technology aimed at accurately distinguishing between lab-grown and natural fancy-colored diamonds. …
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has expanded its Education Program to include a new series of roleplay videos and a…
De Beers has reported a significant rise in rough diamond sales, attributing this increase to a surge in consumer demand…
The Indian diamond industry, recognised as a global leader in cutting and polishing diamonds, is poised to experience a downturn…
Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), inaugurated with much fanfare by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2023, represents a bold stride…
IGI has recently introduced a comprehensive set of procedures designed to distinguish between fancy-colored lab-grown diamonds and their natural counterparts.…
In a significant move, De Beers announced a notable reduction in rough diamond prices during their recent sightholders meeting. This…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has recently evaluated a 4.04-carat ring made entirely from a single lab-grown diamond. This…