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Coronavirus Updates: Impact on the Diamond Trade
The COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the globe has had a notable impact on the diamond industry,
News May 27, 2020 Rapaport News
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Israel Bourse Opens Redesigned Trading Hall
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has reopened its trading floor following a two-month nationwide lockdown due
News May 25, 2020 Rapaport News
What Can the Pandemic Teach Us?
What Can the Pandemic Teach Us?
How we manage disruption and upheaval will always be a defining moment. And the lessons we learn during these
News May 20, 2020 John Costello
Manhattan coronavirus
US Polished Imports Down 66% in March
US polished-diamond imports fell in March to their lowest level since December 2002 as the coronavirus hit global trading.
News May 19, 2020 Rapaport News
Michael Hill
Michael Hill Sees Record Online Sales
E-commerce sales at Michael Hill reached an all-time high in late April and early May as the Australia-based retailer
News May 18, 2020 Rapaport News
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Israel Bourse Trading Floor to Reopen May 24
The trading floor at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will resume “regular activities” next week, bourse
News May 17, 2020 Rapaport News
Podcast: Is the Diamond Trade Prepared for Change?
Is the Diamond Trade Prepared for Change?
As diamond markets start to return, the Rapaport News team discusses prospects for the industry in the latest
News May 14, 2020 Rapaport News
Rough diamonds Alrosa
Alrosa Sales Nearly Wiped Out in April
Alrosa’s diamond sales plummeted 95% to $15.6 million in April, the lowest on record, as customers deferred purchases until
News May 12, 2020 Rapaport News
BlueRock
BlueRock Restarts South African Mine
BlueRock Diamonds has resumed operations at its Kareevlei deposit in South Africa after the government allowed the
News May 12, 2020 Rapaport News
Diamond in tweezers
Mumbai Trade Resumes with 10% of Workers
Indian authorities have allowed Mumbai’s diamond and jewelry companies to reopen partially on condition that they limit
News May 12, 2020 Rapaport News
Rami Baron and Mashudu Lazarus Sithole
Young Diamantaires Moving Beyond Infancy
The Young Diamantaires group is planning to become a more structured organization, with regional chapters and an online networking
News May 10, 2020 Joshua Freedman
Lucara
Lucara Hopeful of Second-Half Rebound
Lucara Diamond Corp. has indicated the market could improve in the second half of 2020 as lower rough
News May 10, 2020 Rapaport News
Alrosa Komsomolsky cut at Aikhal mine
Alrosa Pauses Production at Two Mines
Alrosa has suspended production at two of its less profitable mines, citing the heavy impact of the coronavirus
News May 05, 2020 Rapaport News
AWDC
Antwerp Trading Floors to Reopen May 11
Antwerp’s four diamond-trading halls will reopen next week as Belgium gradually relaxes its restrictions on movement and
News May 04, 2020 Joshua Freedman
De Beers Donation
De Beers Donates to Women’s Support Groups
De Beers has contributed $200,000 to assist women’s shelters and support organizations in its diamond-producing countries during the
News Apr 30, 2020 Rapaport News
Rough diamond in Kimberlite
De Beers Offers 100% Deferrals at May Sight
De Beers is allowing rough-diamond customers to skip all purchases at next week’s sight, as shutdowns of manufacturing and retail markets
News Apr 30, 2020 Joshua Freedman
Diamond manufacturing in Antwerp
Belgian Exports Slump as COVID-19 Hits US
Belgium’s polished-diamond exports dropped 51% to $513.7 million in March, reflecting the impact of the coronavirus on global shipments.
News Apr 28, 2020 Rapaport News
Melee diamonds at De Beers Group Industry Services
India’s Cutting Sector Faces Decade-Low Revenues
India’s polishing revenues will plummet to their lowest in a decade this year, as prices have dropped and inventory
News Apr 28, 2020 Rapaport News
Gem Diamonds
Gem Diamonds Restarts Letšeng Operations
Gem Diamonds will recommence full operations at its Letšeng deposit in Lesotho after the government permitted the
News Apr 26, 2020 Rapaport News
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Dominion Files for Insolvency Protection
Dominion Diamond Mines has filed for and received insolvency protection, a month after suspending operations at its
News Apr 23, 2020 Rapaport News
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