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Richemont, Signet in talks to join De Beers consortium – report
Luxury group Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in advanced talks to join the Global Diamond Consortium (GDC) bidding for De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports.
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Rio Tinto begins Q4 of 2026 with strong operational performance
The Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has reported its third-quarter 2026 results, highlighting strong operational performance.
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Silver market deficit to widen in 2026 - report
In the latest World Silver Survey prepared by the Silver Institute and Metals Focus, the global silver market deficit is forecast to widen for the sixth consecutive year to 46.3 million ounces.
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Tharisa signs PGM offtake deal with Valterra Platinum, expands chrome collaboration
South Africa’s Tharisa has entered a binding arrangement for the sale of PGM concentrate to Rustenburg Platinum Mines, a subsidiary of Valterra Platinum, effective 1 January 2027.
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Norilsk hosts Nornickel’s 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum
The 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum, organized by Nornickel, has kicked off in Norilsk. The event continues to grow in scope, this year bringing together representatives from universities, equipment suppliers, design teams, mining companies, and...
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Jewelers must say whether diamonds are mined or synthetic: U.S. FTC
04 april 2019
(reuters.com) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which investigates allegations of deceptive advertising, said on Tuesday that it has sent warning letters to eight companies to insist that they distinguish in advertisements between diamonds that come from mines and those made in laboratories. The FTC said that it had found instances where the eight companies advertised diamond jewelry “without clearly and conspicuously disclosing that the diamonds are laboratory-created,” according to the letter. The agency declined to identify the recipients of the letters. An unredacted version of one of the letters seen by Reuters identified that recipient as Diamond Foundry, a California company that makes laboratory diamonds.
Can blockchain and traceability provide more sustainable outcomes for diamond and gemstone supply chains?
03 april 2019
(sustainabilitycommunity.nature.com) - Traceability is one way to provide more transparency and specific information. Blockchain and other traceability tools are being heralded as solutions to transform the jewellery industry and provide greatly needed transparency. But how can traceability contribute to more sustainable outcomes for diamond and gemstone supply chains?
The curse of Murowa diamonds
02 april 2019
(bulawayo24.com) - Dear Editor, we recently learnt through your informative publication the likelihood of Zimbabwe Diamonds being discussed and categorized as "conflict diamonds" during the forthcoming UN plenary session on bloody diamonds. Good news indeed!
Jewellers battle to catch the eye of wannabe fiancés
01 april 2019
(ft.com) - Jewellery houses are upping their game in the unceasing battle to boost their visibility in online searches for engagement rings — the most searched-for jewellery term. The rewards on offer are huge. The highly competitive bridal segment accounts for 27 per cent of diamond sales by value across the US, China and Japan, according to De Beers — a combined market worth $58bn.
Will Diamond Producers Association's New Program Help Jewelry Retailers Sell Diamonds To Women?
29 march 2019
(forbes.com) - The Diamond Producers Association has just launched a new campaign to help jewelers tap the other half of the potential diamond market—women. The campaign, entitled “For Me, From Me,” is designed to add extra juice to what the DPA calls the industry’s “strongest growth engine,” self-purchasing women. Today women’s self-purchases represent about one-third of all U.S. diamond jewelry sales , which De Beers reports is a $43 billion market.
