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In a pivotal meeting held today, June 11th, in New Delhi, Mr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2024, met with Mr Siddharth Mahajan, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and focal point of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in India, for discussions that highlighted collaborative […]

Gemfields Group Limited has announced the appointment of Bruce Cleaver as the new Chair of the Board, commencing July 1, 2024. Cleaver, known for his excellent leadership and vast experience in the gemstone mining sector, will succeed Martin Tolcher. Cleaver will also serve as an independent non-executive director and chair of the Nomination Committee. Cleaver

ACRA has awarded Alrosa the renowned AAA(RU) credit rating. This grade represents the greatest level of creditworthiness on the national scale, combined with a stable outlook, and is a first in Alrosa history. The AAA rating reflects Alrosa‘s strong financial health, as evidenced by its “AAA” standalone creditworthiness assessment (SCA). ACRA‘s appraisal highlights Alrosa‘s operational

The group, led by Vice Chairman Kirit Bhansali, sought to seek new markets, expand India’s export footprint, and strengthen commercial ties in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) area. The delegation included prominent industry leaders such as Anish Birawat, Managing Director of Chain N Chains Jewels Ltd.; Shailesh Sangani, Founder of Priority Jewels; Anilkumar B.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi confirmed these intentions on Monday during a political rally near Gaborone, according to Bloomberg. “We are going to increase the shares that we have in De Beers,” Masisi announced. He emphasized that the government would be pivotal in selecting a new investor to succeed Anglo American, prioritizing those who understand the diamond

De Beers Group has expressed strong support for the G7’s planned penalties on Russian diamonds, emphasizing the need for a longer timescale to guarantee effective implementation and industry adaption. De Beers proposes that import restrictions on polished diamonds weighing 0.5 carat or more commence as scheduled on September 1, 2024. However, the corporation pushes for

Pandora is releasing its lab-grown diamond collection in Denmark, marking the first European market to exhibit Pandora‘s revolutionary diamonds, following successful debuts in the Americas, Australia, and the UK. Pandora Lab-Grown Diamonds is driven by a vision to democratize diamond jewellery, making diamonds more accessible and acceptable for a variety of events. This introduction represents

The gem and jewellery sector has received constant global criticism for how it conducts business throughout its supply chain. The scrutiny is intensifying as it becomes clear that businesses must become more socially responsible and address environmental and ethical concerns. All actors have recognized the importance of more transparency, and the industry must play its

Platinum Born’s “Born Leaders” marketing campaign, which started in early May, aims to inspire women of all ages to choose platinum jewelry as a way to show their originality and inventiveness. According to Rebecca Moskal, Platinum Born‘s vice president of marketing, each of the women featured in the campaign chose their own Platinum Born looks,

Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2024, Alrosa CEO Pavel Marinychev emphasized the BRICS nations’ strong collective might. During a topical session, Marinychev emphasized the substantial economic influence of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS), which account for 35% of global GDP. “BRICS is the institution through which we can