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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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Leviev Case Another Blow To Diamond Industry's Reputation
21 november 2018
(idexonline.com) - For the diamond industry in general – and the heads of the bourses and the trade organizations in particular – the news this week regarding six of diamond tycoon Lev Leviev's relatives and employees being arrested in connection with diamond smuggling allegations is exactly the kind of report that keeps them up at night. The industry endlessly discusses the importance of showing that it is clean and operating transparently which, in the vast majority of cases, it is. But the idea that diamonds are being moved around undeclared and sold without passing through the correct channels and without customs duties and other taxes being paid is, unfortunately, one that appears to be fairly widely held by the general public.
The Diamond Trade’s Provenance Challenge
20 november 2018
(diamonds.net) - Several traceability programs have launched in the past two years, marking a shift in the way the diamond and jewelry trade operates. The question of whether a diamond could be traced throughout the distribution chain initially met with some skepticism. Back in 2011, as rough production from Zimbabwe’s controversial Marange fields was being cleared for export by the Kimberley Process, the goods were still banned in the United States (as they remain today). It was therefore necessary to separate the Marange goods during the production process if manufacturers were to continue supplying both the US market, and jewelers in other centers that were willing to buy the Zimbabwe rough. Back then, manufacturers gave contrasting responses on whether such separation was possible, as factories tended to aggregate their supply from different mines into size and quality categories. Today, we know it is indeed possible, thanks to technology such as radio-frequency identification (RFID). But what happens once the diamond leaves the factory? Or even before it arrives from the mine?
Mercury Polished Diamond Price Index: Prices Fairly Steady
19 november 2018
(ehudlaniado.com) - After polished diamond prices declined sharply in September, they took an additional step downwards, though it was not particularly significant. The Mercury Diamond Global Tracker™ (MDGT™) averaged 111.55 in October 2018, down 0.17% from September. While demand for loose diamonds remains slow, we believe traders hardened their stance on price as much as possible in anticipation of rising demand.
Potential for growth in China’s jewellery market
16 november 2018
(gold.org) - China’s jewellery market is recovering following several difficult years. Significant improvements have already been made but more could be done to meet the needs of China’s modern consumers. Gerry Chen, Director of Trade Engagement in China for the World Gold Council, puts forward proposals for progress.
New diamond company related to Isabel dos Santos
15 november 2018
(club-k.net) - It is being established as a new private diamond trading company in Belgium and the sources following the process describe it as a "solution" to circumvent the embargo introduced by Angola’s President João Lourenço through the state-owned SODIAM and imposed on the interests of Isabel dos Santos in the sector.
