De Beers

• Volatile raw diamond prices, mine pause has N.W.T. mulling need to diversify economy

  Growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds has caused raw diamond prices to plummet in recent years. U.S. tariffs on India, where most are cut and polished, has also impacted miners.

  Canada

  Feb 10
  
• Shine bright: Botswana unveils ‘third-largest’ diamond ever found

  The uncut gem-quality diamond weighs a whopping 1,098 carats.

  Trending

  Jun 16, 2021
  
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• Christie’s 19-carat pink diamond could fetch up to $50 million at auction

  The Pink Legacy will be shown in Hong Kong, London and New York before being auctioned by Christie's Geneva on Nov. 13.

  World

  Sep 25, 2018
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• Not forever: De Beers launching lab-made diamond brand

  De Beers will start targeting cost-conscious millennials with a new line of lab-made diamonds that will take weeks – not centuries – to produce.

  Consumer

  May 30, 2018
• De Beers ends partnership for diamond search in northern Saskatchewan

  De Beers had signed an agreement to explore areas of the northern Saskatchewan, noting last spring it could have spent up to about $20 million to develop the stakes.

  Money

  Dec 26, 2016
• Quick Facts: Canada’s diamond industry

  De Beers opens Gahcho Kue, its third diamond mine in Canada, on Tuesday. Here are a few quick facts about the industry.

  Consumer

  Sep 19, 2016
• New trend giving the finger to engagement rings

  An engagement ring is a sign of a commitment to someone else. This self-love pinky ring is supposed to symbolize a commitment to yourself.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 21, 2016
• De Beers officially opens new Canadian headquarters in Calgary

  The CEO of De Beers Canada says Calgary was the "centre of gravity" for its Canadian operations with two mines north of Yellowknife, one in Ontario and exploration activities across the country.

  Consumer

  Jul 6, 2016