How the biggest and best diamonds defy exploration
Evan Smith
Gemological Institute of America 15th July, 2020
– Excellent introduction and overview of diamond genesis
– Explanation of the genetic differences between different diamond types, in particular, the largest, clearest, most valuable diamonds, and how we can (and cannot) explore for them.

Angolan diamonds – into the XXI century?
Dr. Luís Chambel & José Abranches
Sínese & University of Lisbaon 22nd July, 2020
– Geological, political, economic history, overview and future of diamond production in Angola
– Short section in both Portuguese & English

Kimberlites and Diamond occurrences in the Democratic Republic Congo and Future perspectives
Fillsmith Luzolo
University of Cape Town, INEX-RDC
7th October, 2020