Joshua Freedman

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

Firm Prices at De Beers and Alrosa Likely Here to Stay

Miners press ahead with policy of supply flexibility.

Signet Sales Decline Amid Slower Engagement Recovery 

Retailer incurs loss following impairment related to digital banners.

What’s Behind Contradictory Trends in the US Diamond Market? 

Steady retail demand doesn’t appear to be driving wholesale activity.

Podcast: The Giant Diamond

Lucara CEO William Lamb reacts to the company’s biggest discovery yet.

Okavango Seeks $300M Credit to Expand Diamond Purchases

Move preempts increase in Botswana trading firm’s access to Debswana production.

2,492ct. Diamond May Be Better Off Uncut, Says Lucara CEO

Miner assesses options for selling world’s second-largest rough.

Podcast: The Need for Diamond Marketing

Lack of investment will lead to further losses, asserts Antwerp trader Shashin Choksi.

Synthetics Grower Lusix Seeks Creditor Protection – Report 

Israeli entrepreneur Benny Landa’s company has debts of $28 million, according to news site CTech.

Alrosa Sales and Profit Stumble in Weak Market

Revenue down 5% year on year for first half of 2024.

Botswana Aims for Bigger Stake in HB Antwerp

Government wants more shares at same cost, citing “changes in market conditions.”
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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.