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- New World Diamond Council Warranty Rules Take Effect
on 23 September 2026 at 5:00 amThe World Diamond Council (WDC) has introduced a revised System of Warranties that now includes a due-diligence process and broadens its remit to cover human rights, labor rights, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering. The System...
- Natural Diamond Prices Starting to Rise, says De Beers CEOon 22 September 2026 at 8:00 am
De Beers Group CEO Al Cook says natural diamond prices have stabilized and are now beginning to rise, as demand increases in key markets and global supply falls. He made the comments in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) ...
- Botswana says Natural Diamond Recovery Need a Stable De Beerson 20 September 2026 at 5:00 am
Botswana vice president Ndaba Gaolathe says the recovery of the natural diamond market depends to a large extent on a stable relationship between his country and De Beers, in which it currently holds a 15% stake. He also said uncertainty over ...
- Angola Diamond Production Rises 10% but Misses Targeton 15 September 2026 at 6:00 am
Angola produced 7.6 million carats of diamonds in the first half of 2026, up 10% year-on-year despite slow demand, but 6% below its production target. The shortfall was mainly caused by alluvial operations, which produced 45% less than planned, while...
- Angola and Botswana Join Forces to Defend Natural Diamondson 9 September 2026 at 5:00 am
Angola and Botswana are joining forces to strengthen the position of natural diamonds in international markets as they seek to counter growing competition from synthetic stones. The two African producers, who jointly account for almost 30% of the...