On a recent winter morning in Panna, a diamond mining region in central India, two childhood friends made a discovery that they think could change their lives forever. Satish Khatik and Sajid Mohammed ...

There is a disturbing contrast along South Africa's remote west coast. The 800km (500 mile)-journey north from Cape Town starts with views of outstanding natural beauty which as the long road rolls on ...

After decades of growth driven by diamond mining, Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing the closure of three major mines and wondering: What’s next? A pit at the Diavik mine, one of the three ...

The Kimberley Process (KP) has failed for a third straight year to agree on an expanded definition of conflict diamonds after a five-day plenary in Dubai. Delegates from 86 member countries arrived ...

A rare bi-colored pink diamond of “astounding weight” was found at the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, according to the Gemological Institute of America. Lucara Diamond A rare rough, or uncut, pink ...

Botswana lawmakers began debating a 388 billion-pula ($27 billion) plan to diversify the economy and reduce its dependence on diamond mining. The Ministry for State President tabled the draft 12th ...

Discover how diamonds are mined—from deep underground kimberlite pipes to riverbeds and even the ocean floor. This video explores the massive industry behind these precious stones, the environmental ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift, the world’s attention naturally went to her ring. At its center was ...

A diamond miner works in a mine in Mbuji Mayi, Congo, July 31, 2006 (AP photo by Schalk van Zuydam). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) ...

A worker inspects a diamond during a polishing process in Gaborone, Botswana, March 18, 2008 (AP photo by Themba Hadebe). Diamonds are losing their sparkle, at least for the stones dug out of the ...

at its biggest mine as it looks to save money amid a downturn in demand. Debswana is attempting to cut costs as it adapts to the lower diamond production laid out by De Beers earlier this year, which ...

As consumer values shift, the diamond industry is confronting the real meaning behind “sustainable” and “responsibly sourced.” Courtesy of ALTR Created Diamonds Diamonds have captured hearts for ...