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Australian-British Rio Tinto has ceased speculation about the possible acquisition of Dominion Diamond Mines’ 40% share in the Diavik mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, which would become wholly-owned by the world’s leading mining company, according to the Diamond Loupe.
De Beers has been holding sight viewings in Antwerp the week of June 15 as part of its move to offer goods in locations other than Botswana due to the coronavirus.
Press release – ALROSA, the world’s largest diamond miner by volume, reports its May 2020 diamond sales results.
Alrosa sold 102 large rough diamonds at its latest digital tender, noting that there was still demand for its goods despite the coronavirus crisis.
De Beers is set to conduct sight 5 from June 15 in Botswana, South Africa and Namibia, according to impeccable sources privy to the goings on.
Press release – Organization formerly known as ‘Diamond Producers Association’ relaunches under a new name with a new consumer facing identity and digital platform called, ‘Only Natural Diamonds’.
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has revealed plans for a radical overhaul that will see it change its name and drop the “Real Is Rare” tagline.
Press release – The Strategic Planning Committee of ALROSA’s Supervisory Board consisting of Supervisory Board members nominated by the Company’s key shareholders and also of independent directors reviewed options to cut spending and optimise production as proposed by the management and recommended that the management be guided by proposals envisaging lower output.
Sally Morrison is getting back to nature.
Press release – ALROSA, the world’s largest diamond miner by volume, reports its April 2020 diamond sales.
Late last month, leaders of the gem and jewelry industry in India called on their members to pause rough diamond imports for 30 days, starting today, as the world continues to grapple with COVID-19.
Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 171-carat, gem-quality diamond from its Lulo alluvial mine in Angola.
