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This is a list of countries by diamond production in 2016, based on the British Geological Survey Mineral Statistics Summary for 2016. [ 3 ] 2016 Diamond production
As of 2017 larger diamonds had appreciated in value since 2008 more than smaller ones. [4] [5] In early 2025 diamond prices had dropped significantly from a peak in 2022; prices of natural gems in shops dropped by 26% by the beginning of 2025. Laboratory-grown diamonds had dropped by 74% since 2020. Prices were expected to continue decreasing.
The company acquired Letšeng diamond mine in 2006, and has since found five of the 20 largest known white gem quality diamonds, elevating the mine to the highest dollar-per-carat kimberlite diamond operation in the world. [4] The company was first listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2007. [5]
Burgundy is publicly traded on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:BDM) and is the parent company of Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Limited. [3] The company sources its gem-quality diamonds from the Ekati Diamond Mine, located in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
The high ratio of gem-quality diamonds is responsible for a relatively high value of $108 USD per carat (540 $/g). The known ore grade at Merlin is about 0.2 carats (40 mg) per tonne, although exploration continues under the mine's new owner. The largest diamond produced at the Merlin mine measured 104.73 carats (20.946 g), the largest ever ...
In 2007, when diamonds still constituted almost 24% of Israel's total exports, [12] 12% of world diamonds (by their value) were polished in the country. [13] In 2010 this number decreased to 9%. [14] As of 2016, diamonds amounted to 28% of Israel's total exports and they were still 12% of the world's production. [2] [3]
The company specializes in the mining, processing and sale of coloured gemstones, in particular emeralds and rubies. The group sells rough, uncut gemstones and does not operate any cutting and polishing facilities. The company owns the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia and the Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique. Gemfields produces around 25% of the ...
The Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) is a 50/50 joint venture between the Republic of Namibia and the DTC; the mining and sorting arm of De Beers. Namibia is a known source for gem quality diamonds and is the fourth-largest exporter of nonfuel minerals in Africa. [ 1 ]