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- Natural Diamond Industry at 'Defining Moment,' says DMCC Chairman
on 27 October 2026 at 12:00 pmThe natural diamond industry is at a "defining moment", according to DMCC executive chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem. He called for coordinated action to restore consumer confidence, create new sources of value and address pressures extending well beyond ...
- Lab Growns Drive 73% of IGI Certification Revenue Growthon 27 October 2026 at 6:00 am
Lab grown diamonds accounted for nearly three-quarters of International Gemological Institute's (IGI) certification revenue growth in the second quarter (to September 30), highlighting the company's growing reliance on the segment. Certification revenue from ...
- Rio Tinto Diamond Output Falls 68% after Diavik Closureon 26 October 2026 at 4:00 am
Rio Tinto's diamond production fell 68% in the first nine months of 2026 after its Diavik mine in Canada's Northwest Territories exhausted its economically recoverable reserves and ceased mining in March. The mining group recovered 1.074 million carats ...
- Petra Diamonds Audit Delay Could Trigger Trading Suspensionon 25 October 2026 at 6:00 am
Trading in Petra Diamonds shares is likely to be suspended next week as it struggles to complete its annual audit, just weeks after launching a strategic review that could lead to the sale of its remaining mine or the entire company. The London-listed miner ...
- Namibia Diamond Miners Seek Government Funding as Prices Slumpon 20 October 2026 at 7:00 am
Namibia's two main diamond mining companies, the land-based miner Namdeb and offshore operator Debmarine Namibia, have asked the government for financial assistance as falling diamond prices erode revenues. Namdeb Holdings, the holding company...