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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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More Brands Quit Baselworld 2019
07 november 2018
(diamonds.net) - Three watchmakers have reportedly stated their intention to leave Baselworld following Swatch Group’s exit from the Swiss show. Zurich-based Maurice Lacroix will not participate in the 2019 event, a Baselworld spokesperson confirmed to Rapaport News. Corum and Raymond Weil have also chosen not to attend, citing the high cost of exhibiting and claiming the trade show lacked fresh ideas, according to reports.
Time to Reconsider Strategy as Diamond Trade Heads Down
06 november 2018
(ehudlaniado.com) - Demand is falling and dragging prices down with it, leading to a decline in trade. That is the central theme of the recent past. Miners, countries and traders are all reporting a decline in activity. A worrying trend throughout the diamond pipeline.
Zimbabwe's Ongoing Chaos Continues to Deter Foreign Investors
02 november 2018
(idexonline.com) - Less than a year since Robert Mugabe was ousted from office, confidence is dimming among investors that Zimbabwe is a safe place to do business, with the country's economy again spiralling out of control.
5 Essential Laboratory-Grown Diamond Truths
01 november 2018
(diamondproducers.com) - Laboratory-grown diamonds have essentially the same physical and chemical characteristics as natural diamonds, but they are not identical, and they are easily detected. Laboratory-grown diamonds are produced in two to three weeks using two different methods: high pressure high temperature (HPHT) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Each method leaves growth marks and telltale signs that are distinctive of an artificially produced diamond, this is how they can be identified using professional instruments. Moreover, most synthetic diamonds need to be color treated to correct distortions created during the industrial production process.
5 Essential Diamond Truths
31 october 2018
(diamondproducers.com) - Diamonds are older than life on Earth, a true miracle of nature. Long before there was life on Earth, there were diamonds. Most were created one to three billion years ago, and the youngest diamond ever found was over 100 million years old. Originating more than 100 miles beneath the Earth, they were pushed to the surface by volcanic eruptions 300-400 million years ago, long before dinosaurs roamed. Diamonds are the oldest thing that most of us will ever hold.
