Richemont, Signet in talks to join De Beers consortium – report

Luxury group Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in advanced talks to join the Global Diamond Consortium (GDC) bidding for De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports.

16 october 2026

Rio Tinto begins Q4 of 2026 with strong operational performance

The Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has reported its third-quarter 2026 results, highlighting strong operational performance.

16 october 2026

Silver market deficit to widen in 2026 - report

In the latest World Silver Survey prepared by the Silver Institute and Metals Focus, the global silver market deficit is forecast to widen for the sixth consecutive year to 46.3 million ounces.

16 october 2026

Tharisa signs PGM offtake deal with Valterra Platinum, expands chrome collaboration

South Africa’s Tharisa has entered a binding arrangement for the sale of PGM concentrate to Rustenburg Platinum Mines, a subsidiary of Valterra Platinum, effective 1 January 2027.

16 october 2026

Norilsk hosts Nornickel’s 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum

The 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum, organized by Nornickel, has kicked off in Norilsk. The event continues to grow in scope, this year bringing together representatives from universities, equipment suppliers, design teams, mining companies, and...

16 october 2026

From Tulips to Diamonds – Wealth Preservation Asset Needs

05 april 2017
(ehudlaniado.com) - In the past few weeks, we have been talking a lot about the fundamentals of diamonds as a potential wealth preservation asset, and about what it would take to form such a market. This week, I want to touch on the why, specifically from the perspective of buyers. The diamond market I’m envisioning, a spot market for polished diamonds, does not exist in a vacuum. To be viable it must satisfy a need, otherwise buyers, traders, financial firms, banks, and private individuals won’t buy diamonds as a wealth preservation asset. These needs must be met because we are not simply looking to generate a sale. We want to discover, create, arouse, and satisfy customer needs. There are three main needs that can and should be addressed.