Podcast: Ethical sourcing and the buzz about Blue
With the Russia crisis constantly evolving and the US piling sanctions on Alrosa, the Rapaport editorial team outlines how the industry is adjusting to these new challenges.
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The man with the diamond dream
Stephen Lussier was chomping at the bit as he sat on stage during a 2019 diamond conference in Dubai. Dressed in his trademark cream suit, he slid toward the edge of his seat as he waited his turn to speak, confident in his ability to unbundle everything his fellow panelist was saying to prop up […]
Alrosa ejected From World Diamond Council, Irish Stock Exchange
In yet more fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, state-owned diamond miner Alrosa has been removed from the World Diamond Council (WDC), which represents the industry in front of the Kimberley Process (KP).
The United States puts the ultimate sanction on Alrosa
On Thursday [April 7], the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added Russian diamond miner Alrosa to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list—which may have serious implications for U.S.-based companies with overseas ownership.
Zelensky: peace worth more than diamonds
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the Antwerp diamond industry in an address to the Belgian parliament Thursday [March 31], accusing it of prioritizing profit over peace, according to media reports.
Podcast: with special guest Eira Thomas
Lucara Diamond is looking for acquisition opportunities, as the industry currently lacks an investable, mid-tier mining company, CEO Eira Thomas told the Rapaport Diamond Podcast.
Diamond manufacturing: the long-term India story remains intact
Investment in infrastructure, technology and talent help India consolidate its leadership in the global diamond industry.
The diamond origin dilemma
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is another defining moment for the diamond industry.
US bans import of Russian diamonds
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee has shared updated guidance on the executive order, which was issued Friday [March 11] .
Only Natural Diamonds names first editor
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has appointed Sam Broekema as editor in chief of Only Natural Diamonds, the organization’s consumer-facing website.
Ukraine crisis leaves diamond industry vulnerable
Several scenarios could play out for the diamond industry as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While it’s too early to understand the full impact of the crisis, the longer it goes on, the deeper its effect will be on the market.
U.S. sanctions target Alrosa and its CEO
On Thursday [February 24], the U.S. Treasury announced a long list of sanctions against Russia, with some taking aim at state-owned diamond miner Alrosa and its CEO, Sergey S. Ivanov.
