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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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Aterian expands copper footprint at Azrar project in Morocco
Aterian has identified multiple copper showings and substantially expanded the known mineralisation footprint at the Amane Target of its 85%-owned Azrar Copper-Silver project in Morocco, following initial exploration fieldwork.
Yesterday
Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources identifies region with largest platinum and palladium deposits
Russia retains second place globally in terms of platinum and palladium reserves, while the largest deposits of these metals are concentrated in Krasnoyarsk Territory, according to the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources.
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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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Five Important Trends Playing Out in the Diamond Industry Right Now
01 march 2021
(paulzimnisky.com) - Despite relatively stable consumer demand for diamonds in established markets like the U.S. and notable growth from newer markets like China, for the most of last decade the diamond industry has felt apathetic. This can in part be explained by an arguably oversupplied supply-chain, insufficient marketing efforts and a general pessimism towards the diamond business as a changing consumer economy challenges traditional industries.
That said, as of late, the diamond industry has been acknowledging these challenges, in some areas more proactively than others, with various macro as well as more micro initiatives. Perhaps serendipitously, the events of 2020 seemed to pressure the industry to take a more accelerated approach to many of these initiatives, five of which are more pronounced in my opinion.
From the Sublime (De Beers) to the Ridiculous (Lil Uzi Vert)
26 february 2021
(idexonline.com) - Two diamond stories that appeared in the mainstream media stood out for me this week. One was a very respectable tale from the finance pages about De Beers announcing its biggest sight revenue for three years. The other was just about the weirdest diamond story you're likely to read, about a rap singer having a $24m pink diamond implanted in his forehead. From the sublime to the ridiculous.
De Beers increases diamond prices again as revival keeps going
25 february 2021
(bnnbloomberg.ca) - De Beers lifted diamond prices at its third consecutive sale as an industrywide recovery from the pandemic gathers pace. The world’s biggest diamond producer raised prices by about 4 per cent at its second sale of the year, according to people familiar with the situation who asked not to be identified because the information is private. A spokesman for De Beers declined to comment.
Petra overhauls Williamson security after interim report details running battles with illegal diamond miners
24 february 2021
(miningmx.com) - Petra Diamonds suspended staff and would replace the private security firm at its Williamson mine in Tanzania as it sought to unscramble numerous claims of human rights abuses involving scores of artisanal miners over more than 10 years. The UK-listed firm also said it would open up diamond tailings resources that artisanal miners could access in an effort to provide “economic development opportunities”.
Natural or Lab-created Diamonds for Engagement Rings? (10 Questions Answered)
23 february 2021
(learningjewelry.com) - Did you know that until 1870, the only places where diamonds were obtained from were the river beds of Brazil and India? Even though there are more sources of diamonds today, diamonds are still rare and out of reach for many people. So, where do all the diamonds in engagement rings come from? Some of them are made in the lab, and others are mined. Are the diamonds grown in the lab the same as the ones that come from the mines? Should your engagement ring be made from lab-created or natural diamond?
Are engagement rings made from lab-created diamonds cheaper than the natural ones? This article answers all these questions and more.
