RAPAPORT... De Beers’ rough-diamond sales surged to $660 million in January as manufacturers replenished inventory following a solid holiday season.The total was on a par with the $663 million the miner garnered a year earlier and 96% higher than the $336 million it reported in December, De Beers said Wednesday. The rise came amid a steep hike in rough prices at the sale. “As anticipated, there wa...
