The global diamond mining industry in 2018
The dynamics of the diamond production in 2014-2018.
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ALROSA’s April sales of rough and polished diamonds reached almost $319 million
Press release – ALROSA, the world’s largest diamond miner, announces diamond sales for April and four months of 2019.
Argyle more profitable than ever
The Australian Financial Review reported that according to filings with the Australian Securities and Exchange Commission (ASIC), that profits generated in 2018 by Rio Tinto’s diamond mine Argyle rose to their highest levels in a decade.
Pink diamond prices firm in 1Q
Pink fancy-color diamonds outperformed other major color categories in price terms during the first quarter, the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) said.
DPA : Total Clarity, the Trucost report
Press release – First-Ever Comprehensive Report on the Reality of Modern Diamond Mining Reveals its Impact on Local Communities, Challenges Stereotypes and Identifies Areas for Further Improvement.
New record-breaking diamond discovered: 1,758 carats
Lucara Diamond has unearthed a whopping 1,758 ct. diamond at its Karowe mine in Botswana, which is now considered the second largest piece of rough ever found.
Gemfair expands to create more opportunities for artisanal and small-scale miners in Sierra Leone
Press release – GemFair, a pilot project developed by De Beers Group, that aims to create a secure and transparent route to market for ethically sourced artisanal and small-scale mined (ASM) diamonds, is scaling up its operations in Sierra Leone
20 carat blue diamond discovered in Botswana
Okavango, the Botswana government–owned diamond seller that markets 15 percent of the country’s diamond production, has unveiled a 20.46 ct. blue stone, which it calls the largest blue diamond ever discovered in the country’s mines.
In March 2019, ALROSA sales of rough and polished diamonds reached $377 million
Press release – ALROSA, the world’s largest diamond producer, announces its diamond sales results for March and the first three months of 2019.
Why rough-diamond prices must drop
Adjustments would ensure profitability for manufacturers and raise market sentiment.
ALROSA to continue supporting the Living Diamonds of Yakutia Park
Press release – ALROSA and Ministry of Ecology of Yakutia signed an agreement on financial support of one of the company’s best social projects – the Living Diamonds of Yakutia Park.
Firestone Diamonds recovers 72ct. yellow
Firestone Diamonds has unearthed a 72-carat rough yellow stone from its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho, along with two other large gem-quality diamonds.
