Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Industry leaders address diamond pricing and demand.
Miner merges two trading sessions into one September event.
Factories focus on melee amid slump in demand for larger sizes.
Weakened Canadian dollar and mining of lower-grade ore also contributed to deficit.
Indian manufacturer extends August vacation amid oversupply.
Miner will offer rough from South African operations in October due to weak demand.
Increased number of local and Chinese consumers are buying abroad.
Revenue down 40% year on year in first half.
