US Sanctions Zimbabwe President for Diamond Smuggling

Emmerson Mnangagwa also accused of serious human-rights abuses and other corrupt activities.

Four Questions the US Must Answer on Diamond Sanctions

A broader US ban on Russian diamonds went into effect on March 1, but uncertainty remains about key details.

Russian Sanctions Emergency Webinar with Martin Rapaport

Recorded live on February 29, 2024

Industry Groups Voice Concerns over G7’s Russian Sanctions Plan

WFDB, WDC, GJEPC and IDMA believe the suggested process will cause “irreparable harm” to rest of trade.

Alrosa Sales Rise Despite Sanctions

Profit fell in 2023; miner withholds information on location of customers.

US’s New List of Russian Sanctions Includes Diamond Exporter

State-owned Almazyuvelirexport is among nearly 300 entities targeted in current round.

US Lays Out Guidelines for Russian Diamond Sanctions

Restrictions on stones weighing 1 carat or more to begin March 1.

Podcast: Russia, Sanctions and the Diamond Market

Industry consultant Robert Wake-Walker analyzes what we know and what we don’t about the G7 rules.

EU Extends Sanctions to Alrosa and Its CEO

Measures call for freeze of assets and ban on access to funds.

Bans on Russian Diamonds Take Shape

US and European Union outline plans for sanctions, but details lacking.

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