By Rob Bates
(jckonline.com) - While many had hoped the G7 ban on Russian polished diamonds would take effect on Jan. 1, 2024, it will probably start next March at the earliest, sources involved in talks on planning the ban tell JCK.
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Petra Diamonds’ production decreased marginally by 2% to 1.4 million carats in the first half (H1) of the financial year (FY) 2025 from 1.43 million carats a year earlier.
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India's gem & jewellery exports, imports steadily decline in current fiscal year - GJEPC
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has released monthly data on the country's diamond trade for December 2024, and also summed up the interim results of the current fiscal year that began on April 1.
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RapNet and AGTA to jointly launch gemstone trading network
Online diamond trading network RapNet has collaborated with the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) to launch its Gemstone Trading Network for loose coloured gems.
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Lucapa identifies large base metal targets at Merlin diamond project
Lucapa Diamond has identified two large and highly conductive base metal targets from the first geophysical survey conducted at its Merlin diamond project in the Northern Territory, Australia.
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Chile’s Codelco to borrow $1.5 billion to fund copper production
Santiago-headquartered Codelco, world’s largest copper producer, is tapping the bond market to borrow about $1.5 billion to fund its mine investments.
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