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Letšeng mine, Lesotho. Source Gem Diamonds Ltd., used with permission.

> Young Consumers Have a 'Negative Association' with Diamonds [Video]

Yahoo Finance, May 24, 2019

> Sandvik Unveils 3D-printed Diamond

London Mining Journal, May 22, 2019

> Beyond the Hype of Lab-Grown Diamonds

Gizmodo, May 21, 2019

> Rare Pink Diamond on Display at Rockford Jewelry Store

Rockford Register Star, May 8, 2019

> Lab-grown Diamonds: Are they Forever?

The Financial Times, May 3, 2019

> Bloomberg Market Minute [Audio]

Bloomberg Radio, May 3, 2019

> Diamond Miners Defend Green Credentials Against Lab-grown Rivals

The Financial Times, May 2, 2019

> As Canada's Lucara Diamond Seeks New Mines, Tech Fuels Growth

Reuters, May 1, 2019

> Why the Second-Biggest Diamond is Not Worth as Much as You'd Think

CNN, April 26, 2019

> Diamond Miners Look Poised for a Rebound [Audio]

Mining Stock Education Podcast, April 18, 2019

> Lab-grown Gems are Giving Mined Diamonds a Run for Their Money

The Globe and Mail, April 7, 2019

> Disruptive Tech is Here, Ready or Not

The London Mining Journal, April 5, 2019

> Chairman's Letter [Excerpt]

Lucapa Diamond 2018 Annual Report, March 25, 2019

> Why Diamond Miners are Wary of the Markle Sparkle

The Financial Times, March 22, 2019

> Saying 'I Do' To Lab Grown Diamonds [Audio]

NPR, March 14, 2019

> Diamond Mine Could Take 6 Years to Start: Expert

paNOW, March 13, 2019

> Former Shinola President Aims to Build Lab-grown Diamond Company

Crain's Detroit, March 3, 2019

> Liqhobong Looks Towards the Future

Mining Review Africa, March 1, 2019

> Pilot Episode with Paul Zimnisky [Audio]

The JCK Jewelry District Podcast, February 26, 2019

> Even De Beers Knows Diamonds Aren’t For Ever

The Sunday Times, February 17, 2019

> What About a Bit of Synthetic Sparkle? [Audio]

BBC World Service, February 14, 2019

> The Diamonds Playbook [Excerpt]

UBS [sell-side research], February 8, 2019

> Made-in-China Diamonds Poised to Shape Global Market

Xinhua, February 6, 2019

> Lab Diamonds Will Be Jewelers' Hot Rock This Valentine's Day

Forbes, February 6, 2019

> Zimbabwe Diamond Upset 'A Communication Issue'?

The London Mining Journal, February 6, 2019

> Lab-grown vs Natural

SA Mining Magazine, February 1, 2019

> Is the Diamond Losing its Lustre?

Mumbai Mirror, January 20, 2019

> Are Lab-Grown Diamond Prices Rising or Falling?

JCK, January 17, 2019

> Lab-grown Diamonds Will Survive Big Diamond’s Attempt to Kill Them

Yahoo! Finance, January 14, 2019

> Will Lab-grown Diamonds Ever Replace These Giant Finds in 2018?

Stockhead, January 13, 2019

> De Beers Dangles Synthetic Carat in Front of Consumers

The Financial Times, January 3, 2019

> Diamond Outlook 2019

Investing News Network, January 1, 2019

> Lab-grown Diamond Prices Slide as De Beers Fights Back

Reuters, December 21, 2018

> Factbox: How Man-made Diamonds Have Grown to Threaten Natural

Reuters, December 21, 2018

> Synthetic Diamonds Hogged Media Attention in 2018

Mining Weekly, December 14, 2018

> Infrastructure Deficit Belies NWT Mineral Potential

The London Mining Journal, December 12, 2018

> The Year of the Lab-created Diamond ft Paul Zimnisky [Audio]

The Northern Miner Podcast, November 28, 2018

> Synthetic Diamonds' Price Differential Continues to Rise

The London Mining Journal, November 27, 2018

> Diamond Expert Call: Key Takeaways

UBS [sell-side research], November 20, 2018

> De Beers Launches Lightbox

Diamonds in Canada Magazine, November 1, 2018

> Government Grants Environmental Approval for Diamond Mine

The Saskatoon StarPhoenix, October 25, 2018

> Zimnisky Talks About Pink Diamonds, De Beers’ Lightbox

Rough & Polished, October 22, 2018

> De Beers Eyes Tech Markets for Synthetic Diamonds Future

Reuters, October 18, 2018

> Lightbox Diamonds a Harbinger for Industry

The London Mining Journal, October 1, 2018

> Stein Reich

Capital Magazine, October 1, 2018

> Brazilian Diamond Conference Generating International Interest

The Diamond Loupe, September 27, 2018

> Diamond Price Forecasts Add a Rosy Tint to Mine Closures

The Financial Times, September 26, 2018

> Diamond Mines Are Drying Up. Are Lab-Grown Gems the Answer?

The Wall Street Journal, September 26, 2018

> De Beers Makes Further Inroads into Canadian Diamond Market

The Globe and Mail, September 17, 2018

> Genuinely Superior

Mining Weekly, September 14, 2018

> Lab-Made Diamonds for Less: Why De Beers' Plan Worries Rivals

Bloomberg, September 4, 2018

> De Beers U-turn on Lab-grown Diamonds Divides Industry

The Financial Times, September 1, 2018

> Lab-grown May Eat into Natural Diamond Industry: Report

The Times of India, August 30, 2018

> Lab-grown Diamonds to Hit US$15B by 2035

The London Mining Journal, August 30, 2018

> The FTC’s Lab-Grown Guides: Time to Revise the Revision?

JCK, August 2, 2018

> 95-carat Diamond Sells; Breaks Company Record

CBC, July 3, 2018

> Lucara Chief Seeks Digital Disruption for Diamond Industry

The Financial Times, June 24, 2018

> Diamonds: Encouraging Expert Call

UBS [sell-side research], June 22, 2018

> Is the Diamond Shining in India?

The Hindu, June 22, 2018

> Case Study: Diamond Foundry

Canvas8 [consumer research], June 18, 2018

> Diamond Outlook Brightens ft Paul Zimnisky [Audio]

The Northern Miner Podcast, June 17, 2018

> Would you Buy a Solitaire Diamond for Dh3,000 Per Carat?

The National, June 10, 2018

> Bloomberg Market Minute [Audio]

Bloomberg Radio, June 9, 2018

> Why De Beers is Growing Diamonds in a Lab

Moneyish, June 6, 2018

> The Market for Synthetic Diamonds [Video] Part 2

Reuters TV, June 6, 2018

> The Market for Synthetic Diamonds [Video]

Reuters TV, June 6, 2018

> De Beers Enters Synthetic Diamond Industry Despite Low Prices

The Villager, June 6, 2018

> De Beers' Entry into Synthetic Diamonds Shakes Up Lab Producers

The National, June 3, 2018

> Zimnisky on De Beers’ Lightbox: It’s a Strategic, Bold Move

Rough & Polished, June 1, 2018

> Diamonds Aren't Forever

Bloomberg, May 30, 2018

> Jamie East Show [Audio]

talkRADIO London, May 30, 2018

> De Beers Joins the Gold Rush for Diamonds Grown in Labs

The Times, May 30, 2018

> ‘Diamonds Are Forever,’ and Made by Machine

The New York Times, May 29, 2018

> De Beers to Sell Diamonds Made in a Lab

Bloomberg, May 29, 2018

> D1 Mint Buys 1,500 Investment-grade Diamonds

Mining Weekly, May 25, 2018

> Diamantaires Need to Be Ready for Price Rise of Roughs

The Times of India, May 24, 2018

> Optimistic Diamond Price Outlook Could Underpin a Return to Profit

Mining Weekly, May 24, 2018

> De Beers Edges Up Diamond Prices Again Amid Record Demand

Bloomberg, May 17, 2018

> Russia's Alrosa Sees Rosy Prospects from Colorful Diamonds

Reuters, May 16, 2018

> Zimnisky: Hard to Protect Lab-diamond Price

Rough & Polished, April 23, 2018

> Leo Schachter, Rosy Blue, and the New Diamond ‘Middle’

JCK, April 20, 2018

> De Beers Looks to Sierra Leone to Source Additional Diamonds

Business Day, April 20, 2018

> Star Diamond Corp. Shaves $510M from Cost of Building Mine

The Saskatoon StarPhoenix, April 18, 2018

> Desmond’s Canadian Mine a Glittering Prospect for De Beers

The Sunday Business Post, April 15, 2018

> Rosy Future: Investing in Pink Diamonds

Luxury Magazine, April 11, 2018

> World’s Most Valuable Diamond Mine Set to Get Even Bigger

Bloomberg, April 5, 2018

> News: Synthetic Prices on a Downer

Jeweller Magazine, April 1, 2018

> Rising Synthetic Diamond Output Lifts Discount to Natural Stones

Mining Weekly, March 22, 2018

> The Lab-grown Gems Threatening the Diamond Industry

The National, March 18, 2018

> RBI’s Directive on LoU to Hugely Impact Diamond Sector

The Times of India, March 15, 2018

> Global Rough Diamond Production Likely to Halve

The Times of India, March 13, 2018

> Diamonds in the Dust

India Today, March 10, 2018

> Diamond Mining Cos May Face Tough Time Selling Roughs in India

The Times of India, February 28, 2018

> How the Nirav Modi Scandal will Affect Diamantaires

The Economic Times, February 18, 2018

> Market Share for Synthetics up, Millennials ‘Duped’

Rough & Polished, February 13, 2018

> Zimnisky: Diamonds Lack Fungibility to be Major Investment Product

Rough & Polished, February 12, 2018

> Equity Research Spotlight [Excerpt]

Scotiabank [sell-side research], February 1, 2018

> Test-tube Diamonds

Binah Magazine, January 22, 2018

> Will We Finally Say “I Do” to Lab-grown Diamonds in 2018?

The Peak Magazine, January 12, 2018

> Diamond Prices Predicted to Increase in 2018, Says Analyst

CBC, January 8, 2018

> 2018 Mining Sector: Global Diamond Industry

Mining Review Africa, January 1, 2018

> Zimnisky Diamond Price Index Rises as Demand Improves

Mining Weekly, December 20, 2017

> Diamond Outlook 2018: Experts Optimistic in the Short Term

Diamond Investing News, December 20, 2017

> Looking Again at the “Real” Diamond Question

JCK, December 8, 2017

> De Beers Decides on Fixed-price Forward Contracts

The London Mining Journal, December 8, 2017

> Dominion Diamond's New Chapter

Diamonds in Canada Magazine, November 1, 2017

> Africa’s Sparkling Diamond Industry

Mining Review Africa, November 1, 2017

> Why DIY Diamonds Pose a Threat to Big Miners

The Financial Times, October 31, 2017

> Low Royalty Rates, Lax Oversight Mean N.W.T.'s Missing Out

CBC, October 30, 2017

> Raj Pink Will Signal Industry’s Strength

The London Mining Journal, October 25, 2017

> An Overview of the Global Diamond Mining Industry

Resource Global Network Magazine, October 5, 2017

> Material Diamond Finds on the Rise

Mining Weekly, October 3, 2017

> What's A Diamond Really Worth?

Up Here Magazine, October 1, 2017

> Underground Expansion Could Extend Ekati Mine Life by 7 Years

CBC, September 9, 2017

> Loss of Alrosa's Mir Mine to Increase Rough Diamond Prices

S&P Global Market Intelligence, September 7, 2017

> Silicon Valley is On a Quest to Grow the Perfect Diamond

Wired Magazine, August 28, 2017

> The Diamond Industry is Looking to Millennials

CNBC, July 25, 2017

> A Decade Since GFC, Diamond Industry Yet to Re-test 2011 Highs

Mining Weekly, July 19, 2017

> Rio Tinto Likely Got Good Deal on Shore Gold Project, Analyst Says

The Saskatoon Star Phoenix, July 19, 2017

> The Washington Companies offers US$1.2 billion for Dominion

The Northern Miner, July 18, 2017

> Dominion Diamond Gets Friendly Takeover Offer Worth US$1.2 Billion

The Canadian Press via CTV, July 17, 2017

> U.S. Conglomerate to Purchase Dominion Diamond in $1.2B US Deal

CBC, July 17, 2017

> Tennis ball-sized 'diamond in the rough' too big to sell

Reuters, July 17, 2017

> Dermot Desmond's Diamond Boss Exists Canadian Mine

The Sunday Business Post, July 2, 2017

> A Canadian Diamond Play With Discovery, Development Potential

Resource Opportunities, June 29, 2017

> Rio Tinto takes a shine to diamond project near Prince Albert, Sask.

CBC, June 25, 2017

> De Beers' Declining Marketshare Over Time

Stateless Commerce [book], June 19, 2017

> Lucapa Diamond Company [Excerpt]

Venymn Deloitte [competent person's report], May 31, 2017

> De Beers Ventures Into Polished Diamond Biz

The Times of India, May 23, 2017

> Analyst Sees Global Diamond Output Rising 11.5% in 2017

Mining Weekly, May 9, 2017

> Surat Diamantaires Will Have Bumper Availability of Rough Diamonds

The Times of India, May 9, 2017

> These Were the Top Producing Diamond Mines in 2016

Mining.com, May 9, 2017

> Dominion Diamond Offers Itself for Sale After Unsolicited $1.1B Bid

CBC, March 27, 2017

> Dominion Diamond Strikes Back Against Takeover Bid

CBC, March 20, 2017

> Dominion Diamond Corporation Shares Soar Amid Positive Outlook

CBC, March 18, 2017

> Sierra Leone Pastor Strikes Lucky With Discovery of Giant Diamond

Russia Today, March 17, 2017

> Christian Pastor Discovers A Giant 706-carat Diamond in Sierra Leone

The Daily Mail, March 16, 2017

> Sierra Leone Pastor Finds Huge 706-carat Diamond

Aljazeera, March 16, 2017

> Sierra Leone Pastor Unearths Massive 706-carat Diamond

AFP via Yahoo! News, March 16, 2017

> Diamond Analyst Zimnisky Sees Buoyant Q1 Diamond Demand

Mining Weekly, March 9, 2017

> Will Lab-Grown Stones Save or Sink the Troubled Diamond Market?

The Business of Fashion, March 6, 2017

> Parting Company

Listed Magazine, March 2, 2017

> Desmond Takes the Long View on Diamond Deals

The Sunday Business Post, February 5, 2017

> Financing Solutions Will Be Focus of Upcoming Diamond Summit

Mining Weekly, January 12, 2017

> New Challenges Abound in Fundamentally Changed Diamond Market

Mining Weekly, January 11, 2017

> Diamond Tables Turned as Market Discipline, Restocking Support Prices

Mining Weekly, December 16, 2016

> Paul Zimnisky: Diamond Miners’ Supply-Chain Moves Stabilize Market

The Diamond Loupe, December 16, 2016

> New Diamond Mine Brings Hope to Canada’s Northwest

Raconteur Magazine, October 13, 2016

> Creamer Diamond Report 2016 [Excerpt]

Creamer Media, October 1, 2016

> Rising Asian Diamond Demand Tempts De Beers

Nikkei Asian Review, September 28, 2016

> Canada Set to Open One of the World’s Biggest Diamond Mines

The Canadian Press via The Toronto Star, September 19, 2016

> De Beers Unlikely to Find Buyer for Snap Lake Mine, Says Analyst

CBC, July 26, 2016

> Dominion Diamond Stock Tumbles Following Ekati Process Plant Fire

CBC, June 30, 2016

> Huge Diamond’s Failure to Sell Linked to Brexit, Says Expert

The Canadian Press via The Toronto Star, June 30, 2016

> An Ethical Diamond Venture That Has Backing From Leonardo DiCaprio

CNBC, June 8, 2016

> Argyle Sits Pretty In Pink

The Australian Mining Review, June 1, 2016

> Digging Deep in South Africa as Diamond Hunt Gets Tough

AFP via Daily Mail, May 8, 2016

> Rough Cuts

Reuters Breakingviews, May 6, 2016

> Zimnisky Rough Diamond Index Up 2.4% in 30 Days, as 2016 Sales Surprise

Mining Weekly, May 5, 2016

> Frozen, But Fast-Growing

Breakbulk Magazine, May 1, 2016

> World's Once-Biggest Gem Field Idle as $13 Billion Said Gone

Bloomberg via The Business Times, April 12, 2016

> Stornoway Lifts Renard Reserves 25%, Brings More Carats Forward

Mining Weekly, March 31, 2016

> Kennady Diamonds Finds 6th Kimberlite Pipe at Site Near Gahcho Kue

CBC, March 21, 2016

> Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Gov't Will Take Over All Diamond Operations

Reuters, March 4, 2016

> Paul Zimnisky Talks Diamond Supply, Demand, Profits and Marketing

The Diamond Loupe, March 4, 2016

> The End of the Diamond Monopoly

Business Economics, Second Edition [text book], March 1, 2016

> ALROSA and De Beers: Investors Want Profits Now

Rough & Polished, February 29, 2016

> De Beers Canada to File Plans to Flood Snap Lake Diamond Mine

CBC, February 18, 2016

> Despite Rising Output, Diamond Output by Value Expected to Shrink 10%

Mining Weekly, February 2, 2016

> De Beers Adopts Transparency in Effort to Put Shine Back on Industry

SNL Financial, January 28, 2016

> Equity Research DailyEdge [Excerpt]

Scotiabank [sell-side research], January 13, 2016

> Less Bling in China Pinches Armenian Jewelry Makers in L.A.

Bloomberg, December 23, 2015

> Diamond Outlook 2016

Diamond Investing News, December 17, 2015

> De Beers Mine in Northwest Territories Had Water Issues Before Closure

CBC, December 5, 2015

> Snap Lake Closure Would Have Devastating Effect on N.W.T. Economy

CBC, December 4, 2015

> A Diamond is Forever. Demand, Not so Much.

The National Post, November 29, 2015

> With Focus on Large Stones, Lucara Thinks it Can Skirt Diamond Decline

SNL Financial, November 24, 2015

> Canada Undeterred by Diamond Downturn

Resource Clips, November 24, 2015

> Canadian Diamond Miners Best Positioned To Weather Price Storm

The Diamond Loupe, November 24, 2015

> Canadian Diamond Producers Best Positioned to Weather Price Crunch

Mining Weekly, November 23, 2015

> The Search for Sparkle

The Bangkok Post, November 16, 2015

> Diamond Prices Down But 2016 Could Bring Improvement, Says Zimnisky

Resource Clips, November 6, 2015

> The Man Who Would Save Our Diamonds

OZY, October 16, 2015

> Quarterly Economic Update [Excerpt]

The Ministry of Finance of Namibia, October 1, 2015

> Synthetics' Impact Not Clear-cut

The London Mining Journal, September 18, 2015

> Karowe Continues to Deliver Exceptional Diamonds

MiningWeekly, August 19, 2015

> Diamonds May Be The Next Big Thing In The Futures Market

MarketWatch, August 5, 2015

> Rough Diamond Price Recovery Expected In Medium Term

MiningWeekly, July 31, 2015

> Commodities Rout Hits Diamond Industry, Prices Down 3.4% In 1H 2015

Mining.com, July 10, 2015

> Polished Prices Plunge While Rough Stays Steady, Reports Say

JCK, July 10, 2015

> Commodity Insights Bulletin [Excerpt]

KPMG [management consulting research], July 1, 2015

> Snap Lake Diamond Mine Contractor Says Layoffs Coming

CBC, June 26, 2015

> Desmond Boosts Holding In Diamond Mine Company

The Sunday Business Post, June 21, 2015

> Diamond Miners Show Potential As 4 Declare Dividends In Last Year

Mining Weekly, June 12, 2015

> Seven Diamond Miners Form Group To Fight Synthetics

Mining.com, May 29, 2015

> Emirati Investors Find Gem In Lesotho Diamond Industry

The National, May 19, 2015

> Big Is Beautiful For Lesotho’s Diamonds

The National, May 19, 2015

> Diamond Royalties A Closely Guarded Secret In Ontario

CBC, May 12, 2015

> Stony Ground

Luxury Magazine, May 7, 2015

> Global Diamond Production Estimated At 135.5 Mn Cts In 2015

Solitaire International Magazine, April 1, 2015

> Global Rough Diamond Output Expected To Hit 135M Carats In 2015

Mining Weekly, February 6, 2015

> Diamond Prices Expected To Fall, Production Expected To Rise

Mining.com, February 5, 2015

> 24 Of The Year’s Best Jewelry Reads That Didn’t Appear On JCKonline

JCK, December 30, 2014

> Diamond Outlook 2015: Supply Needed, But Financing An Issue

Diamond Investing News, December 29, 2014

> Running The Numbers: How Many Lab-Grown Diamonds Are There?

JCK, November 5, 2014

> De Beers Market Share Set To Pick Up On Canadian Mine Opening

Mining.com, November 4, 2014

> African Diamond Report [Excerpt]

Creamer Media, November 2014

> Diamonds Are A Billionaire's Best Friend

The Sunday Business Post, October 12, 2014

> Canada Will Double Diamond Production In Four Years

Mining.com, October 13, 2014

> Canadian Diamond Output Could More Than Double In 4 Years

Mining Weekly, October 15, 2014

> This Week

The London Mining Journal, September 19, 2014

> Global Diamond Supply In A Single Chart

Mining.com, August 17, 2014

> The Rise—and Likely Fall—of Marange Diamonds

JCK, July 17, 2014

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