De Beers invests $52.5 M. in skills training & social projects in 2015
The De Beers Group of Companies has announced that its investment in skills training for local workforces and social projects increased 13 percent to $52.5 million in 2015.
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This is the biggest violet diamond Rio Tinto has ever found
Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) unveiled Tuesday a rare 2.83-carat violet diamond, the largest of its kind ever found at Australia’s remote Argyle mine, which could sell for more than $4 million.
Dominion and Gem Diamonds: quality, brand image and exceptional diamonds – Gem producers from the DPA part 4
And here we go for the fourth opus (let’s not be afraid to flatter ourselves!) of our series on gem producers1. I hope that after that, when you are looking for information about a gem producer or you want to remind yourself about everybody’s role, you will think to click on “Rubel & Ménasché”!
11 amazing facts about De Beers’ headquarters on Charterhouse Street
The company’s soon-to-be former home has spawned many tales and legends—most of which are true.
De Beers rough diamond sales for Cycle 3, 2016
Press release – The De Beers Group of Companies today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the third sales cycle of 2016.
Dvash calls for additional global diamond industry financing
Israel Diamond Exchange president Yoram Dvash has called for banks and other financial institutions to increase credit lines to help finance the global diamond industry.
ALROSA keeps rough prices unchanged at March sale
ALROSA held rough prices stable for the sixth month running at its March contract sale as demand for the miner’s goods remained strong.
Rio Tinto: outstanding pink diamonds… and what else? – Producers from the DPA, part 3
It is high time to continue our long series on gem producers! We have reached a time of undeniable changes in the diamond industry, and the position of the producers is… chaotic.
De Beers rough diamond sales for Cycle 2, 2016
Press release – The De Beers Group of Companies today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the second sales cycle of 2016.
ALROSA sells $780M of rough in Jan./Feb.
Miner keeps prices stable. ALROSA sold about $780 million worth of rough diamonds during its first two sales of the year as rough demand improved, a market source told Rapaport News.
ALROSA estimates diamond reserves at 1.1 billion carats
Russian miner ALROSA recently announced a review of its geologic exploration in 2015, and estimated that according to Russian state clarification standards its reserves stood at 1.108 billion carats.
Rising diamond production – insights
The diamond mining sector is under pressure with production rising to peak levels at a time when rough sales are slumping and polished demand is sluggish.