Petra Diamonds subsidiary ordered to wind up over unpaid tax

Petra Diamonds has confirmed that a winding-up order has been made against its wholly owned indirect subsidiary, Petra Diamonds UK Treasury Limited (PDUK Treasury), following a petition by HM Revenue & Customs.

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LVMH’s watches & jewellery division revenue rose 8% in the first nine months of 2026

The Watches & Jewellery division of the French conglomerate LVMH, home to over 75 world-renowned luxury brands, recorded an 8% organic revenue growth during the first nine months of 2026 thanks to strong jewellery demand, despite a challenging economic...

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Russian companies to increase investment in PGM exploration by 17% in 2026

In 2026, Russian companies will increase their investment in the exploration of platinum group metals (PGM) by 17%, with the total reaching nearly 2 billion rubles ($23 million), the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment...

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Diamond jewellery sales in India set to increase 15% - 20% on sharp rise in gold prices

Indian diamond jewellery retailers anticipate a 15% - 20% increase in sales during the 2026 festive season, driven primarily by the sharp rise in gold prices which prompts consumers to consider diamond jewellery in more affordable price range...

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South Africa mining output falls 12.7% in August on weak PGMs, coal and iron ore

South Africa's mining output declined 12.7% year-on-year in August, according to Statistics South Africa, with platinum group metals, coal, and iron ore accounting for the largest negative contributions.

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Natural Diamonds: An "Intruder" in the Laboratory-Grown Supply Chain

05 february 2021

Debbie Azar is president and co-founder of Gemological Science International (GSI)

(idexonline.com) - Last May, I wrote a Memo about the need for full disclosure on grading reports issues by gemological laboratories when it comes to post-growth treatments of laboratory-grown diamonds. That has not changed. What is changing is an emerging pattern of "undisclosed" natural diamonds being mixed with laboratory-grown diamonds in jewelry. It is a new and different conversation to have around disclosures, testing and ethics.