Yoram Dvash: Industry unity, producer leadership and marketing investment key to natural diamond's future

The natural diamond industry is navigating a period of significant transition, but there are increasing signs that the foundations for a stronger and more positive future are being built, according to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB)...

29 june 2026

AWDC: First fully traceable artisanal diamonds from DRC sold on the international market in Antwerp

In a historic milestone for the diamond industry, fully traceable, artisanal diamonds from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been sold on the international market for the very first time in Antwerp. Below, Ine Tassignon, AWDC spokesperson, provides...

22 june 2026

Natural diamonds most desired luxury jewellery, Gen Z spending double baby boomers, reveals De Beers report

Natural diamonds remain the most desired jewellery item among US consumers, with Millennials and Gen Z driving demand value and spending, according to De Beers Group’s The Diamond Report, which draws on the biannual Diamond Acquisition Study of 18,500...

15 june 2026

Edahn Golan: India’s lab-grown diamond exports surpass natural diamonds by volume, yet value gap widens

India’s diamond industry has reached a historic turning point. In March and April 2026, the volume of lab‑grown diamond exports overtook that of natural diamonds, with lab‑grown stones accounting for 51% and 50.4% of total export volume respectively...

01 june 2026

Dr M’zée Fula-Ngenge: Kimberley Process failing Africa

The Kimberley Process (KP) is failing Africa, and the world's definition of a “conflict diamond” is a moral and legal absurdity, according to the African Diamond Council (ADC) chairperson M’zée Fula-Ngenge. The following exclusive...

18 may 2026

Norilsk Nickel becomes one of the leaders in territorial development of Russia

12 february 2024

Norilsk Nickel was named one of the leaders of the "Map of Cities of Accelerated Transformation" rating.

The Platforma Social Design Center and the Center for Strategic Research presented the results of a large-scale study on the role of businesses in the development of their territories of activity.

According to the press service of Norilsk Nickel, during the experts analyzed and identified practices of successful transformation of the urban environment, naming leading companies with the best management tools that ensured the dynamics of development.

The study participants noted the significant contribution of Norilsk Nickel to the development of infrastructure in the cities of Norilsk, Monchegorsk and Nickel.

Nornickel invests into its flagship environmental and social projects in Norilsk. The invested funds are aimed at reducing harmful emissions, land reclamation, construction of comfortable housing, sports and leisure centres.

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