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According to Rio Tinto‘s most recent production summary, diamond production will fall significantly in the second quarter of 2024. According to previously revealed data, diamond output declined to 702,000 carats in Q2 2024, from 970,000 carats in Q2 2023. This 28% decline is attributable to a fatal plane crash earlier this year and the end […]

The IIJS Premiere team recently completed its Phase 2 campaign at Dubai’s famed Deira Gold Souq, achieving a critical milestone in its efforts to engage with worldwide jewellers and industry stakeholders. The ad received a strong response, emphasizing the event’s relevance and attractiveness to the international jeweler community. The team worked with 45 wholesalers and

Rio Tinto‘s Diavik Diamond Mine has completed the construction of a 3.5 megawatt solar power plant in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The project is the largest off-grid solar power plant in Canada’s territories. The 6,620-panel installation is planned to create 4.2 million kilowatt-hours of solar energy per year, reducing Diavik‘s diesel usage by one million litres

IIJS Premiere 2024 announces the unveiling of its most unique feature yet: the 3D STALL CONFIGURATOR, which is currently available in the exhibitor manual. This revolutionary application enables exhibitors to design and customize their stall layouts in a fully interactive 3D environment. The 3D Stall Configurator allows exhibitors to choose from a range of stall

According to the most recent data given by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), the worldwide diamond market saw major changes in value and volume in 2023. In 2023, overall diamond production declined by 7.6% to 111.52 million carats. Global diamond output by value fell 20% to $12.72 billion from $15.97 billion in 2022, with

The GJEPC Regional Office in Delhi recently held an Awareness Programme centered on the Appendix 4 ‘O’ Certificate, its provisions, and prerequisites. The event was held at the Conference Hall in Jhandewalan, Delhi, with around 25 attendees both in person and virtually. Attendees included exporters and their representatives from abroad exhibitions. Mr. Ashok Seth, Regional

Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (HK) celebrated 32 years of organizing blood donation camps by arranging another camp in both Surat and Mumbai. The company gathered a total of 910 units of blood through the program, with roughly 19,236 bottles donated so far. On July 2nd, the event was held at the Bharat Diamond Bourse

Richemont, a Swiss luxury corporation, has announced significant leadership changes across its luxury brand portfolio. Catherine Rénier will take over as CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels on September 1, 2024, after Nicolas Bos, who was just appointed CEO of Richemont. Rénier, who has over 20 years of experience in jewellery and luxury timepieces at

The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Mid-Year Outlook Report for 2024 reveals a thriving and resilient gold market in the face of global economic uncertainty. The precious metal has seen significant price increases in the first half of the year, aided by high inflation and ongoing geopolitical concerns. These variables, combined with central bank policies, are

Mathuram, a seasoned professional with a background in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, brings more than 25 years of experience in sustainability, business growth, circular economy, climate finance, and environmental engineering to his new position. Previously, as Executive Vice President of SCS Global Services, he was instrumental in designing and implementing the Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds