Category: Diamonds

De Beers Boosts Marine Diamond Recovery with Advanced Subsea Crawler on Benguela Gem De Beers’ Upstream Technology division in South Africa has developed a new generation of advanced subsea diamond recovery crawlers, marking a major step forward in marine mining technology. The first unit has been installed on Debmarine Namibia’s flagship vessel, the Benguela Gem, following nearly four years of development. According to project manager Rudi Agostinho, the crawler represents a carefully engineered blend of

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Finestar Opens R300m Diamond Polishing Facility in South Africa to Boost SADC Beneficiation and Global Trade Indian rough diamond cutting and polishing company Finestar has expanded its footprint in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) with the launch of a new state-of-the-art facility in the Gauteng Industrial Development Zone, near OR Tambo International Airport, on September 5. The R300-million investment adds to Finestar’s network of cutting and polishing operations in the United Arab Emirates, Belgium,

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Gem Diamonds Lays Off 240 Workers at Letseng Mine Amid Falling Prices and U.S. Tariff Pressures Gem Diamonds is laying off 240 workers—about one-fifth of its workforce—at the world-famous Letseng mine, in a move that underscores the mounting strain on Lesotho’s diamond-dependent economy. The company reported a half-year loss of $11.7 million, a sharp reversal from a $2.1 million profit a year earlier, after revenue plunged 42% due to weak global demand and sliding diamond

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HB Antwerp Recovers Rare 37-Carat Pink Diamond from Karowe Mine, Showcasing Exceptional Color and Craftsmanship Antwerp, Belgium – September 2, 2025 – HB Antwerp proudly announces the arrival of a 37.42-carat pink Type IIa diamond recovered from Lucara’s Karowe Mine in Botswana. This exceptionally rare stone exhibits an intensity of color rarely seen in the market today. Over the past five years, HB Antwerp has established itself as a leading expert in handling large, complex

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Alrosa Introduces AI System to Revolutionize Diamond Exploration in Challenging Terrains Alrosa has introduced a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) system aimed at accelerating the discovery of diamond deposits in complex geological environments. The new technology is designed to enhance the accuracy of identifying promising exploration sites while significantly reducing search time and costs. The company estimates that the system could save hundreds of millions of rubles per project. Diamond exploration has slowed in recent decades,

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