Session Details
In 2024, 107.9 million carats worth US $9.5 billion were produced in the world. Canada was the fourth leading diamond producer by volume and value; 13.3 million carats worth approximately US $1.1 billion. Natural diamond mining is a significant contributor to the economies of Angola, Botswana and the Canadian Northwest Territories. While 80% of the diamonds used in jewellry are natural, lab-grown diamonds now comprise approximately 20%. Talks in this session will summarize current developments as well as efforts to address the challenges the natural diamond industry faces.
2 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
Diamond market trends
Presenter(s):
Paul Zimnisky, Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics
2:25 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Restoring investor confidence
2:45 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Origins: Driving natural diamond desire
Presenter(s):
Avischen Moodley, De Beers Group - Canada
3:25 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Diavik Diamond Mine and the NWT diamond business
Presenter(s):
Matt Breen, Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mine
3:50 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Q&A