For centuries, diamonds have dazzled humanity—celebrated as symbols of love, power, and luxury. But behind their shimmering facade lies a dark reality that the jewelry industry rarely advertises. From ...

Botswana used its mineral wealth to slash poverty. But now, lab-grown diamonds are threatening the future of its biggest ...

Debmarine Namibia, a subsidiary of Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers, on Monday reported a 13% drop in production to 1.125 million carats last year as demand slumped during the COVID-19 ...

Mining can be dangerous, exploitative and harmful to the environment. Chie Murakami’s organization is aiming to change that by raising awareness and addressing the needs of miners. By Vivian Morelli ...

A worker inspects a diamond during a polishing process in Gaborone, Botswana, March 18, 2008 (AP photo by Themba Hadebe). Diamonds are losing their sparkle, at least for the stones dug out of the ...

Miners in Botswana have uncovered an extraordinary gemstone that has captured the attention of gemologists worldwide. The 37.41-carat natural diamond discovered at the Karowe mine features a rare ...