Petra Diamonds

Big 7 diamond miners to form association

Seven of the world’s leading diamond mining companies have announced plans to form a new Diamond Producers Association (DPA). The…

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Polished diamond prices continue decline in February

Polished diamonds continued to decline in February despite “improved sentiment” ahead of the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl…

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BJA and NAG draft questionnaire for diamond graders

Members of the British Jewellers Association (BJA) and National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) met last week to discuss the apparent…

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Petra Diamonds reports 16% increase in revenue

Independent mining firm Petra Diamonds revenues have climbed 16%, despite a 2% fall in production, in its six-month results up…

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BJA and NAG call for greater honesty in diamond trading

The British Jewellers Association (BJA) and the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) have today made a call for greater honesty…

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DDI to manage Kimberley Process technical assistance

The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) has begun coordinating the ‘technical assistance’ function of the Kimberley Process with the help of…

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Petra Diamonds reports highest production in its history

Petra Diamonds has announced its revenue in Q1 was up 55% to $100.8m (£62.3m).  The results also included the sale…

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Petra share price soars after 232-carat white diamond find

Independent mining firm Petra Diamonds saw its shares soar on Tuesday after it announced the recovery of a 232-carat white…

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Petra recovers 122-carat blue diamond at South African mine

Petra Diamonds has recovered a rare blue diamond of 122.5 carats at its Cullinan mine in South Africa. The stone…

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