Rough Diamond News

  • Civil Society Challenges Conflict Diamond "Breakthrough"
    on 22 May 2025 at 1:00 pm

    The Kimberley Process (KP) remains a long way from reaching a consensus on redefining "conflict diamonds", according to the watchdog group Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KP CSC). Last week Feriel Zerouki, president of the...

  • $28m Emergency Funding as Lucara Sales Dip
    on 20 May 2025 at 11:00 am

    Lucara is drawing down up to $28m in emergency funding for its underground mine expansion after reporting a slump in Q1 earnings and lowering its revenue guidance for the full year. The Vancouver-based miner received lender approval for the funds from ....

  • Petra Completes Sale of Williamson Mine
    on 20 May 2025 at 10:00 am

    Petra Diamonds has completed its sale of the Williamson mine, in Tanzania, as it seeks to address liquidity challenges. The UK-based miner sold just under half its interest in the mine to Pink Diamonds Investments Limited, an affiliate of Taifa, long-term...

  • KP Closer to Redefining Conflict Diamonds
    on 19 May 2025 at 7:00 am

    Kimberley Process appears closer than ever to agreeing a new definition of "conflict diamonds" following its five-day Intersessional meeting in Dubai. The World Diamond Council (WDC), representing the entire diamond industry from producer to retailer...

  • De Beers is "Cutting Prices in Secret Deals"
    on 15 May 2025 at 8:00 am

    De Beers has reportedly been discounting rough prices - by as much as 20 per cent - to a select group of sightholders. It has offered increased flexibility in times of trouble, but has rarely, if ever, actually cut prices. The current "secret deals" - widely reported...

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