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Russia’s Finance Ministry is considering purchasing more rough diamonds from Alrosa for the State Precious Metals and Gemstones Repository (Gokhran) in 2025, Interfax reported. This comes as the government looks to support Alrosa amid concerns about the diamond market. According to Interfax, Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseyev said the government is exploring this possibility to help Alrosa maintain […]

During a recent visit to the Sarafa Association Amritsar, the GJEPC expressed its commitment to assisting the organization’s members in their export efforts. The meeting, held on October 18th, focused on investigating cluster development potential and resolving the association’s members’ concerns. GJEPC discussed measures to assist members in entering the export market, such as basic

GJEPC‘s Jaipur Regional Office, in collaboration with the Sitapura Gems and Jewellery Industry Association (SGJIA), hosted a roundtable discussion to educate local jewellery exporters to eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee (AG) program for retail exports via e-commerce. Mr. Arvind Gupta, President of the SGJIA in Jaipur, was also present throughout the debate. During the event, eBay’s senior

On October 17th, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted an interactive discussion with senior bankers in Mumbai to review the current market perspective and explore opportunities for further engagement with financial institutions. The well-attended event, which had over 75 attendees, began with an introductory talk by Mr. Vipul Shah, who set the

Following the enormous response to last year’s Festive collection, PNG Jewellers is thrilled to announce the launch of brand-new designs under their renowned Saptam and Eiina collections, with Madhuri Dixit serving as the campaign’s face. Saptam Collection is a jewelry collection that honors the essence of the event by reflecting its seven emotions: joy, prosperity,

According to a mandate from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the GJEPC, in partnership with ELP, hosted an instructive webinar to examine the impact of the recent Union Budget on the gem and jewellery industry. The event aims to provide significant insights into the industry’s key shifts, opportunities and difficulties. The webinar brought together

The Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI), a collaboration of The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM, and the World Gold Council, has released a draft consolidated standard, governance model, assurance methodology, and related reporting and claims policy. The effort seeks to simplify the complicated terrain of mining rules and promote ethical behavior throughout the

The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM, and World Gold Council – partners in the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) – have released a draft consolidated standard, governance model, assurance process, and related reporting and claims policy, and invite stakeholders to provide feedback during a 60-day public consultation. The Initiative’s objective is to build

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted and iconic jewelry businesses, has been recognized as a Great Place to Work®. This coveted recognition comes after succeeding in the 5 pillars of a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture™ and successfully passing the rigorous examination administered by the Great Place to Work Institute. Kalyan Jewellers has been at the

Rio Tinto, a global mining giant, has announced a decrease in diamond output in the third quarter of 2024. In July, a subsidence event delayed underground ore supplies at the company’s Diavik mine in Canada, causing substantial setbacks. As a result, Diavik‘s Q3 rough production fell by 28%, totaling 542,000 carats, when compared to the