Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Company has ceased production at one underground pipe and portion of open pit.
Operations at Gahcho Kué, Ekati and Diavik continue unhindered.
Diamond sales came to $250 million in the first half, compared with $465 million a year earlier.
Production down 16% year on year in second quarter.
Rita Maltez has been with the Chow Tai Fook jewelry brand since 2021.
Piece carries price tag in excess of $1 million.
Miner had trouble accessing material from open pit at Diavik.
Extra year could add 2.2 million carats of rough production.
Sales up 63% in 2022 amid solid demand and low inventory levels.
Managing director Peter Ravenscroft will leave with immediate effect.