De Beers Group rough diamond sales for Cycle 9, 2021
Press release – De Beers Group [announced November 24] the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for the ninth sales cycle of 2021.
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Alrosa to lift production amid positive outlook
Alrosa plans to increase its rough-diamond output next year as new mining resources come onstream, enabling it to address the market’s supply shortages amid strong demand.
Rio Tinto now sole owner of Diavik diamond mine
Rio Tinto has become the sole owner of Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, after the ownership transfer was approved by the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta.
ALROSA reports its October 2021 diamond sales results
ALROSA reports preliminary rough and polished sales results for October 2021.
Lower rough supply driving greater efficiency
Rough-diamond production is not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels. The coronavirus forced the mining companies to rethink their production programs and downscale accordingly. However, 2020 was always going to be a tipping point for supply.
Fancy-Color price index climbs in third quarter
Prices of fancy-color diamonds rose 1.1% year on year in the third quarter, rebounding from a long depression caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) said.
US Holiday cheer supporting diamond prices
1 ct. RAPI -0.2% in October.The diamond trade was busy in October as suppliers filled orders for the holiday season. The US market is fueling optimism, while there is caution about China’s prospects. Polished demand is outpacing supply, but inventory levels are rising and buyers are pushing for higher discounts.The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for […]
Final Argyle pink tender sees record result
Rio Tinto achieved record-breaking figures at its 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, with prices strong amid dwindling supply from the mine.
Lab-grown diamond jewelry market may almost double by 2025
The market for lab-grown diamond jewelry is poised to almost double in size by 2025, predicts industry analyst Paul Zimnisky.
De Beers Group rough diamond sales for Cycle 8, 2021
Press release – De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for the eighth sales cycle of 2021.
Diamond jewelry demand at a ‘record high,’ Alrosa says
Both Alrosa and De Beers continue to report robust rough diamond sales fueled by strong consumer demand.
Lucky Friday: two huge diamonds recovered at Letseng
Gem Diamonds recovered two huge diamonds – 245-carat and 102-carat – on the same day from its Letseng mine, in Lesotho.
