De Beers looking at Greenland’s marine diamonds
De Beers has begun investigating Greenland’s potential as a source of high-value marine diamonds.
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Lucara mulls Clara spin-off, new Botswana mine
Lucara Diamond Corp might spin off its digital sales platform and add another mine in Botswana, CEO Eira Thomas revealed in a recent interview.
Chow Tai Fook confirms test of lab-grown brand
After online sleuths from a Chinese jewelry publication tied lab-grown diamond jewelry brand Cama to Chow Tai Fook, the retail giant reluctantly admitted it had started the brand as a “research project.”
De Beers reaches 20-year deal with Namibia
De Beers’ joint venture with the Namibian government has secured a new long-term business plan that will generate an extra 20 years of production from the country’s land-based mining operations.
ALROSA reports its September 2021 diamond sales results
Press release – ALROSA reports preliminary rough and polished sales results for September 2021.
Diamond jewelry demand continues to fuel rough sales
De Beers noted how strong the Vegas shows were, while Alrosa grappled with supply issues in August.
RJC to develop lab-grown standards
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is creating new guidelines for the industry’s use of lab-grown materials, the group said Thursday [September 23].
ALROSA reports its August 2021 diamond sales results
Press release – ALROSA reports preliminary rough and polished sales results for August 2021.
De Beers Group rough diamond sales for Cycle 7, 2021
Press release – De Beers Group [announced September 8] the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for the seventh sales cycle of 2021.
Lightbox goes larger with 2-carat lab-grown diamonds
The De Beers-owned brand also debuted a new category of high-quality lab-grown stones called “Finest.”
De Beers owner Anglo on verge of new CEO, report says
De Beers’ majority owner, Anglo American, is on the verge of choosing Duncan Wanblad to replace current CEO Mark Cutifani, according to a report from U.K. news service Sky News, which cited unnamed sources.
ALROSA reports its July 2021 diamond sales results
Press release – ALROSA reports preliminary rough and polished sales results for July 2021.
