Country overtook Botswana in 2023.
Top lot at Hong Kong auction is an 8.79-carat ring expected to bring in up to $348,000.
Staff has returned to work following upgraded security measures.
Securities and Exchange Commission could not prove Richard Heart’s alleged conduct took place in the US.
Select Equity Group, which holds nearly 10% of jeweler’s stock, feels company has made mistakes.
Revenue for the period down 26%.
District Attorney’s office charged Manashe Sezanayev with grand larceny for defrauding two diamond merchants of $460,000.
Miner also updates joint-venture agreement with De Beers for Gahcho Kué deposit.
New contract pushes off eventual 50-50 split of diamond share, reserving that for possible five-year extension.
Rules will be voluntary for all members in first year after release, after which they will become mandatory.
Stones failed to find buyers in November due to direct competition with another producer.