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

General Meeting of ALROSA’s Shareholders Scheduled on June 28

26 may 2014

The Supervisory Board of OJSC AK ALROSA announced the Annual General Shareholders Meeting to be scheduled on June 28, 2014 in Mirny town, Republic Yakutia, Rossijskaya Gazeta reported.
Agenda of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of AK ALROSA (OJSC) includes approval of annual report and annual financial statements, including the statement of financial performance of ALROSA, approval of profit distribution following the results of 2013; the shareholders will examine the issues related to the amount, dates and form of dividend payment following the results of 2013, as well as remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board who are not state servants; ALROSA’s shareholders shall elect of members of the Supervisory Board and Audit Commission of AK ALROSA (OJSC), approve auditors of AK ALROSA (OJSC).
Shareholders will also consider amendments to the company’s Charter and several corporate documents, and consider participation of ALROSA in the World Diamond Council and the approval of a number of transactions with interest.