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.
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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.
De Beers rough diamond sales Cycle 3, 2019
Press release – US$575 million (provisional).
Alrosa, Endiama to develop Angola industry
Alrosa has signed anagreement with Angola’s state-run diamond-mining company to develop joint projects and share information.
De Beers reduces sightholder supply
De Beers sightholders are bracing for lower rough supply for the rest of 2019 as the miner reduces its production and fulfills its commitments to support local manufacturing in Africa.
