Gem Diamonds shares drop 15% amid weak prices and operational cuts

  • Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE:GEMD, OTC:GMDMF) shares fell 15% following a challenging first-half trading update and the announcement of cost-cutting measures. The company reported a 43% decline in revenue to $44.7 million, with carats sold down 22% to 44,360 and the average price per carat falling 26% to $1,008.