De Beers released its production figures for the three-month period ending June 30, 2019 (Q2 2019), reporting a 14% decline in rough diamond production to 7.7 million carats, driven by reductions in Botswana (Debswana) and South Africa (DBCM).

CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri told a meeting of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) that ways must be found to ensure that small and medium business enterprises (SMEs) in the jewellery industry are not placed at a disadvantage while striving to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announcing production and sales results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 (Q2 2019) from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine (GK Mine) reported that a total of 10,865,263 tonnes were mined, representing a 6% increase compared to the same period for the previous year.

Arctic Star Exploration Corp announced the discovery of two new kimberlites; made as a result of trenching work by excavator undertaken at its Timantti project in Finland.

In a major development, ALROSA yesterday announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with Zimbabwe’s national diamond miner Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), to develop diamond deposits in Zimbabwe.