Tharisa meets FY2026 guidance, Karo Platinum fully funded as net debt swings to $51m

Tharisa has reported full-year production in line with guidance for both platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome concentrates, while confirming its Karo Platinum project in Zimbabwe is now fully funded following a $300 million bond issue.

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Israel’s diamond sector poised for revival following tax reforms and De Beers comeback

De Beers, one of the world's major diamond market players, has announced the resumption of its operations in Israel after a nine-year absence, which became the latest sign of revival of the diamond industry in the country.

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Kefi Gold and Copper restarts Tulu Kapi development after safety review

Kefi Gold and Copper has resumed development at its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia following a suspension that began on September 7 after a serious safety incident three days earlier.

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Indian jewellers promote natural diamonds amid competition from lab-grown stones

Falling prices for lab-grown diamonds and their resulting rise in market share are transforming India’s diamond jewellery market and prompting jewellers to take proactive measures.

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Ethiopia opens first gold refinery to serve region

Ethiopia has inaugurated its first gold refinery, a $50 million joint venture that the government hopes will establish the country as a regional hub for precious metals processing, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced over the weekend, according to Reuters...

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Belgian Parliament Committee Approves Russian Diamond Ban

01 may 2023

(jckonline.com) - The Belgium Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has approved a resolution calling on the Belgian government to ban Russian diamonds from entering the country and to add Russian state-owned miner Alrosa to the next round of European Union (EU) sanctions. Hans Merket, a researcher with the International Peace Information Service (IPIS) who testified in favor of the resolution, says the resolution’s passage will have no immediate consequences.