Category: Diamonds

GIA Acquires 30% Stake in Tracr, Strengthening Blockchain-Based Diamond Provenance and Traceability The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 30% shareholding in Tracr, the blockchain-powered diamond provenance platform originally developed by De Beers Group. The investment marks a major milestone in Tracr’s transition toward becoming an independent, industry-wide platform and reflects growing confidence in its ability to enhance transparency, traceability, and provenance across the global natural diamond value

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Lucara’s Karowe Mine Delivers Strong 2025 Output as Underground Expansion Advances Toward 2038 Life Extension Lucara Diamond Corp recorded a strong operational performance in 2025 at its Karowe Mine in Botswana, processing 2.79 million tonnes of ore and recovering 354,467 carats of diamonds. The production included a significant number of large, high-value stones that continue to reinforce Karowe’s global reputation as a premier diamond source. During the year, the mine recovered 772 “special” diamonds weighing

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Petra Diamonds Places Finsch Mine Under Business Rescue Amid Prolonged Diamond Market Weakness London-listed Petra Diamonds has placed its Finsch mine in South Africa under business rescue as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at stabilizing the company amid continued weakness in the global diamond market. The decision comes as the company faces sustained pressure from declining diamond prices, a stronger South African rand, and weakening demand for smaller-sized stones. Petra Diamonds Chief Executive

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Gem Diamonds Earns $32.1 Million as High-Value Letšeng Diamonds Boost Quarterly Performance Diamond producer Gem Diamonds reported revenue of $32.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, supported by the sale of several large, high-value diamonds recovered from its Letšeng Mine operation in Lesotho. During the quarter, production was largely sourced from the mine’s lower-grade and lower-value main pipe, with a smaller contribution from the higher-grade satellite pipe, in line with the Letšeng mine plan.

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Lucara Diamond Strengthens Balance Sheet as Karowe Underground Project Advances Toward 2028 Production Lucara Diamond Corporation has reported a “transformational” first quarter, driven by the successful completion of equity and bond financing for its Karowe underground project (UGP) in Botswana. The funding milestone has significantly strengthened the company’s balance sheet and positioned it for long-term value creation. For the three months ended March 31, Lucara recorded revenue of US$21.8 million, reflecting a higher proportion of

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Petra Diamonds Reviews Capex and Considers Finsch Mine Suspension Amid Weak Diamond Prices and Rising Debt London-listed Petra Diamonds has launched an urgent review of costs and capital expenditure (capex) across its operations as it moves to protect liquidity amid sustained pricing pressure in the global diamond market. The company is also considering suspending further capex at its Finsch mine in South Africa due to escalating cost pressures. In its operational update for the quarter

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