Lucapa bought the Merlin mine - one of only three diamond mines in Australia - in 2021 for $8.5million and planned to spend $25million to ensure the mine's future for a further five-years.

But with such strong competition from synthetic gem producers, does Australia's diamond industry have a future? "Probably the short answer would be no," said Mr Chapman, who has been in the ...

The gem, which he named The Duke Diamond in honor of his dog, is the largest to be found in the park this year, according to officials. Arkansas State Parks.

On May 8, 2025, ALROSA, Russia's leading diamond mining company, announced the discovery of the country's largest gem-quality diamond. The colossal amber-colored diamond, weighing 468.30 carats ...

According to Arkansas State Park, many visitors choose to name the diamonds they find at the park. DeCook decided to name his gem The Duke Diamond, after his dog. The 3.81-carat diamond has a ...

The 3.81-carat diamond has a metallic, copper luster and a blocky, triangular shape. It is the largest found at the park since the 7.46-carat Carine Diamond found in Jan. 2024, Arkansas State Park ...

A diamond hunter got a sweet surprise when what he thought was a candy wrapper on the ground turned out to be the biggest diamond he ... Diamond digger mistakes nearly 4-carat gem for candy wrapper.

The Duke Diamond is the 217th diamond registered at the park in 2025. According to Arkansas State Park, the three most common color of diamonds found at the park are white, brown and yellow, in ...