Joshua Freedman

Joshua Freedman is Rapaport's Senior Analyst. He regularly contributes to Rapaport.com as well as the Rapaport Market Comment.

Rio Tinto Diamond Unit in the Red 

Revenue down 37% in 2024 amid weak global market.

US Diamond Importers Can Self-Certify Mining Source at Point of Entry, Says JVC 

Customs may ask for proof at later stage, according to legal guidance group.

Did a Tax Dispute Hold Up the De Beers-Botswana Deal? 

The diamond industry’s most important sales agreement is almost done.

Brink’s US Unit to Pay $42M in Money-Laundering Settlements 

Transportation giant shipped currency without appropriate license, according to government entities.

Diamond Origin Declaration ‘Should Be Verifiable,’ US Govt. Says 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) lists acceptable forms of proof.

Anglo American ‘Likely’ to Write Down De Beers’ Value Again 

Parent company slashes diamond miner’s production plan by 10 million carats.

‘Unclear’ US Diamond Rules Signal Move to Traceability 

New requirements to state “country of mining” leave a lot of unanswered questions.

US to Demand Origin Declaration for Diamonds 

Requirement will come into effect in April.

One Manufacturer’s Game-Changing Pricing Algorithm  

Ari Jain, chief financial officer for House of Diamonds, talks about polished-market trends and his New York-based firm’s proprietary program.

De Beers Kept Prices Steady. Now What? 

The miner faces competing pressures as the focus shifts to negotiations with Botswana.
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Joshua Freedman

Joshua Freedman is Rapaport’s Senior Analyst. He regularly contributes to Rapaport.com as well as the Rapaport Market Comment.