7 factories remain in Namibia, and most in hybernation state.

Lucara Diamond Corporation unearths worlds 2nd and 6th largest diamonds in 1 week.

Exceptional diamonds defy price deflation: 12.03ct vivid blue sells at $48.5m.

GRN and De Beers fail to finalize sales agreement to date, leaving Sightholders in limbo.

Laurelton (Tiffany) closes its diamond factory in Windhoek, giving another major blow to beneficiation.