Podcast: RJC Can Now Expel Members That Bring It into Disrepute

Legal terms have changed since the Russia crisis, executive director Melanie Grant tells the Rapaport Diamond Podcast.

US Imposes Sanctions on New Alrosa CEO

Measures against Pavel Marinychev are part of efforts to restrict Russian military financing.

A Rough Overhaul: Russia, Botswana, and Excess Supply

Newly published Kimberley Process numbers give fresh insights into current market developments.

The Industry’s Diamond-Origin Conundrum

A heated debate is brewing about the best approach to source-verification.

Natural Diamond Council Partners with Eight Cutting Firms

Marketing body also forms collaboration with brokerage business Bonas Group.

De Beers Denies It Violated Sanctions on Russian Diamonds

Allegations could harm negotiations with Botswana, media report claims.

G7 to Work on Restricting Trade in Russian Diamonds

Countries will implement tougher curbs on trade and use of rough and polished, while UK has banned the stones completely.

Where Are All the Russian Diamonds?

Alrosa goods are still flowing into certain countries, but the details are hazy.

Antwerp Diamantkring Backs Natural Diamond Council

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

Diamond Importers Might Have to Declare Russian Origin

G7 leaders want sanctions plan by mid-May summit, says US official.

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