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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Diamonds And Crypto Collision – An Unavoidable Financial Big Bang

02 february 2018
(idexonline.com) - The crypto holders, might look superficial to the naked eye, might look unorganized to the traditional establishment, might look young and reckless to the old people from the banking industry, but nothing of that sort is the real picture. The “mass money” crypto holders can shift as fast as the wind towards emerging opportunities. The "mass money” crypto holders are open to new transformations and are calling for change, The “mass money” crypto holders organize their direction through democratically made crowd wisdom decisions. Is there anything bad about the remuneration system they invented for themselves? Should everything only cross the rooms of the suited man across the wall? When the currency troops seek transparency in the diamond industry, and they will, we will witness the most fascinating financial big bang we have ever seen. On the one hand, the diamond industry will be transformed with transparent value market connected to both the crypto and the financial markets. On the other hand, the mass public of the revolution, will hedge their funds towards the light of diamonds.