The world’s biggest diamond producer may not be the first name that comes to mind in a ranking of top ESG performers. But that’s what the latest industry survey revealed. De Beers scored the highest in London-based Alva’s quarterly rating of environmental, social and governance perceptions this week gleaned from

Industry organisation the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has launched a campaign, Diamond Aid, to raise funds to help India in its battle against Covid-19. On April 28, the WFDB executive committee held an emergency session over Zoom and decided unanimously to mobilise the international diamond and jewellery industry

Russia’s Alrosa, the world’s largest producer of rough diamonds, has recommended a record half-year dividend payment of 70.3-billion roubles ($938-million) representing 80% of its free cash flow (FCF), the State-controlled company said on Wednesday. The company, which competes with Anglo American unit De Beers, is generous with payments to shareholders

Mining, preceded by exploration, is the greatest economic multiplier of all business activities, including government expenditure, says Integral Asset Management chief investment officer Bruce Williamson. It therefore makes huge sense for government to enact attractive investment-friendly policies that encourage exploration and mining.