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September 5, 2024
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Podcast: The Giant Diamond
The discovery of the world’s second-largest rough has the potential to boost the natural-diamond industry and Botswana as a nation, says Lucara Diamond Corp. CEO William Lamb.
Rio Tinto Postpones Rough Tender Amid Diavik Slowdown
Geotechnical challenges at mine resulted in lower production volumes.
Comparing Diamonds to Pepsi, and This Week’s Other News
Members of the editorial team pick their favorite pieces from the internet.
Gem Diamonds Rolls Out Another Rough over 100ct.
Type II stone is 11th of that magnitude so far this year.
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The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) is being revised due to elimination of diamond listings from China. These diamonds have been listed at low prices, with sellers demanding extra fees related to currency conversion. This week’s technical increase in RAPI indices does not reflect any sudden change in market conditions or prices.
RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™)
Diamond Data
Size
Index
Weekly
Monthly
Y2Y
 0.30 ct
1,051
-2.82%
-4.04%
-28.18%
 0.50 ct
1,731
-2.41%
-1.33%
-15.89%
 1.00 ct
4,847
-1.98%
-1.51%
-23.94%
 3.00 ct
18,757
-1.12%
-1.18%
-17.68%
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