By Rob Bates
(jckonline.com) - After two gemological labs found lab-grown diamonds with fraudulent inscriptions misidentifying the stones as natural, trade groups have introduced same-day services to verify a diamond’s inscription and origin.
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The demand for Norilsk Nickel metals in the global market is stable, but the situation with logistics and sales will remain difficult, said president of the company Vladimir Potanin during a meeting with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin.
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Sibanye-Stillwater targets 75% chrome volume increase
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Platinum and palladium to be produced in Russia’s Arctic zone
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