Miner now expects rough from Finsch deposit to generate between $70 and $80 per carat, rather than the $80 to $90 it forecast in December.

Production also ramped up after area reopened from sinkage-related closure.

Shareholder may also provide funding for miner to move forward with Fort à la Corne diamond project.

Gemfields has appealed the decision, citing negative impact on sector sustainability.

Vladimir Marchenko, who joined in 2017 as vice president, will move to another business in the industry.

Company relocates workers, halts operations at Montepuez deposit.

Ranging from 203 carats to a massive 2,488 carats, Lucara, Gem Diamonds and Alrosa stones all reached the top 10.

Miner may have to close Mozambican site temporarily after nearby areas come under attack.

Miner now owes jeweler $2.4 million instead of $4.7 million.

Company share to grow to 51% from previous 39%.