Diamond mining giant De Beers is likely to have to cut jobs, its chief executive said on Thursday, as it outlined plans for an overhaul of its business after the coronavirus hit jewellery demand. De Beers, a unit of Anglo American, earlier reported plunging earnings in the first half of

London-listed Gem Diamonds CEO Clifford Elphick says the company’s positive sales made during the six months ended June 30 demonstrated the resilience of its large diamonds during a global crisis and continued demand for high-quality diamonds. The impact of Covid-19 on the tender process for the sale of its diamonds

The first half of 2020 has tested society to its limits, Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani said on Monday, when the company reported 39%-lower $3.4-billion half-year earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda). The interim dividend of $0.28 a share declared by Anglo is consistent with its 40% payout

Junior diamond miner Diamcor Mining recently completed the tender and sale of 2 427 ct, generating gross revenues of $271 263, representing an average price of $111.87/ct. The TSX-V-listed miner says it is also continuing efforts to implement short-term operational changes and cost reduction efforts at its Krone-Endora at Venetjia project, since

Gemstone miner Gemfields has warned of bleak conditions for the remainder of this year, as the spread of Covid-19 continues to impact on the group. “Conditions remain very challenging for Gemfields and for the wider gemstone sector. The effect of travel restrictions, quarantine periods and prohibitions on large gatherings, combined

Responsibly sourced fine jewellery retailer Brilliant Earth has partnered with diamond producer Alrosa’s social initiative Diamonds That Care, to unveil a new limited-edition jewellery collection. The Brilliant Earth and Diamonds That Care exclusive collection will be available from July 28 to December.