Country overtook Botswana in 2023.
Daniel Bracken, who had been with the company since 2018, suffered an adverse reaction to medical treatment.
New contract pushes off eventual 50-50 split of diamond share, reserving that for possible five-year extension.
Brand will team up with Australian ballet company to support young dancers.
Postponement gives diamond companies more time to prepare, says Antwerp trade body.
Rules will be voluntary for all members in first year after release, after which they will become mandatory.
The device ensures a 0% false positive rate, guaranteeing no synthetics are mistaken for natural, the miner says.
Upscale retailers had a strong holiday season amid growth in top earners’ spending, though they remain hesitant about investing in diamond inventory.
Stones failed to find buyers in November due to direct competition with another producer.
Full-year sales for 2024 fell 9% to $39.2 million.
Company also launches new “Portraits of True Brilliance” campaign.