Rising diamond production – insights
The diamond mining sector is under pressure with production rising to peak levels at a time when rough sales are slumping and polished demand is sluggish.
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Diamond market in search for fair price
The results of January sales gave grounds for both optimism and doubts. On the one hand, demand for rough in January significantly exceeded expectations, offering hope for market recovery this year.
Illegal miners invade Marange diamond fields
Illegal artisanal miners have reportedly invaded Zimbabwe’s controversial Marange diamond fields, according to The Africa Report.
Smartwatch shipments overtake swiss watches for ‘first time ever’
Global smartwatch shipments outnumbered those of Swiss watches for the first time ever in the final quarter of 2015 as the market for the electronic timepieces soared.
“It is essential to increase CSR actions!” Stephan Wolzok, CEO, Rubel & Ménasché
Rubel & Ménasché, which has always been concerned with and paid attention to ethical issues, has decided to commit to ever greater actions in the area of corporate social responsibility.
Look out GIA: De Beers opens grading lab for trade
De Beers has debuted the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research to the trade at large.
Signet wants all its diamonds to come from identified sources. Is that possible?
Can the largest buyer of diamonds in the world vouch for its entire supply? In 2000, when I first heard about the Kimberley Process, it seemed like it was attempting to achieve the impossible.
AGTA updates code of ethics, stressing due diligence
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced that it has amended its Code of Ethics and Principles of Fair Business Practice as it seeks to strengthen global supply chain integrity.
Forevermark event supports wildlife conservation in Botswana
More than 100 guests were present at an event to support the establishment of Tlhokomela Trust – a collaboration between Forevermark and safari specialist Explore, Inc, whose aim is to protect Botswana’s rhinos.
Signet unveils protocol for responsible diamond sourcing
Signet Jewelers launched a responsible diamond sourcing protocol that it claims will increase transparency and improve the integrity of the global supply chain.
Lucapa recovers 404 carat diamond in Angola
The stone is the largest recorded diamond find in the country. Lucapa Diamond Co. has recovered a 404.2 ct. diamond at its Lulo mine in Angola.
CVD lab-grown diamonds available for sale with GIA natural diamond certificates
A Diamond Intelligence Briefs (DIB) investigation has revealed that a vendor on the leading online global wholesale platform, Alibaba, has offered CVD lab-grown diamonds with GIA certificates.