Podcast: Russia, Sanctions and the Diamond Market February 8, 2024 Industry consultant Robert Wake-Walker analyzes what we know and what we don’t about the G7 rules. Industry
EU Extends Sanctions to Alrosa and Its CEO January 4, 2024 Measures call for freeze of assets and ban on access to funds. Industry
Bans on Russian Diamonds Take Shape December 28, 2023 US and European Union outline plans for sanctions, but details lacking. Legal
How EU Sanctions on Russian Diamonds May Work December 25, 2023 What we know — and what we don’t — about the timeline, scale and provisos of the long-awaited ban. Legal
G7 Members Confirm Bans on Russian Diamonds December 19, 2023 WFDB criticizes plan to introduce single entry point for rough goods. Industry
G7 to Restrict Imports of Russian Diamonds Starting January 1 December 7, 2023 By March, measures will encompass goods processed in third countries. Industry
Martin Rapaport’s Open Letter on Russian Sanctions November 16, 2023 Martin Rapaport’s open letter to the European Union. Industry
Rapaport Warns G7 Leaders of Russian Sanctions Loophole November 16, 2023 Open letter provides alternative Rapaport US Diamond Protocol. Rapaport Press Release
Alrosa Halts Sales as Diamond Glut Persists September 21, 2023 Miner calls for “reciprocal effort” to tackle imbalance of supply and demand. Rough
G7 to Work on Restricting Trade in Russian Diamonds May 21, 2023 Countries will implement tougher curbs on trade and use of rough and polished, while UK has banned the stones completely. Industry