Diamond  Reports

Natural Diamond Council is launching a report series on trends, origin, and other particularities of the ultimate gemstone – natural diamonds. We will partner with key organizations including governments, local communities, analysts, and researchers that are part of the various stages of the natural diamonds’ journey from source to market. These comprehensive reports serve as a critical resource to empower today’s discerning consumers as well as members of the press and industry with transparent information and fun facts!

Diamond FACTS

This new edition of Diamond Facts report sets out to address the most common myths about the diamond industry using external reliable sources. It contains updated data on myths included in the first edition and new ones addressed with previously unreported data. As a single point of reference, it gives an accurate and consistent voice on key topics including:

1. Positive impact of natural diamonds with examples from producing countries as well as manufacturing.

2. Environmental stewardship.

3. Diamond verification.

4. Updated information on pricing and production.

5. Disclosure and diamond terminology.

6. Traceability and responsible sourcing of natural diamonds.

Diamonds of CANADA

The Canadian diamond industry is a spectacular story of discovery, growth, and benefits. The diamond industry works closely with governments, local communities, and Indigenous Peoples to optimize its socio-economic contribution and environmental stewardship, to observe a stringent health and safety culture, and to ensure that operations leave enduring benefits long after mines have closed. 

Discover the story of some of the oldest diamonds in the world, and the impact they have had on key innovations in the industry:

1. Canada’s diamonds include some of the oldest in the world – 3.5 billion years.

2. Most of Canada’s diamonds are produced in the Far North, in the Northwest Territories (NWT), home to 11 official languages, and a population of 45,000 with half identifying as Indigenous. 

3. Since the beginning of diamond recovery, a total of C$27.7 Billion was infused into Canada’s economy. 70% of spend was done locally in NWT, – C$19.3B with NWT businesses, $8.6B with Indigenous businesses.

4. Diamond mines have contributed 52% of the Government of NWT’s revenues from corporate income tax, property tax, fuel tax, and carbon tax in the past three years.

5. The largest off-grid solar plant in Canada’s North was created at Diavik diamond mine, proving renewable energy is possible in the sub-Arctic region.

6. Since 1996, diamonds generated 74,210 person years cumulative employment.

Coming Soon!

Stay tuned for the Diamonds of Botswana and Diamond Trends Reports