Category: Rough

Small Rough Gaining as Cutters Look to Fill Factories

Needing to keep workers busy, Indian manufacturers are supporting the market for lower-value goods during the downturn.

BlueRock Diamonds Enters Administration

Mining activities at Kareevlei remain suspended.

Petra Postpones June Rough Sale

Miner will tender the goods in August, hoping market will improve.

De Beers Lowers Prices as Weak Demand Continues

Miner also extends flexibility in certain slow categories at June sight.

Gem Diamonds Revenue Shrinks Amid Dearth of Large Stones

Miner sells seven diamonds for more than $1 million each, compared to nine a year ago.

Antwerp Diamantkring Backs Natural Diamond Council

Exchange is the first diamond bourse to provide financial support to the NDC.

De Beers Upbeat Despite Sales Slowdown at Sight

Chinese demand recovering, says CEO Al Cook.

Botswana to Buy 24% Stake in HB Antwerp

Okavango Diamond Company will supply rough to Belgian firm’s local factory.

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