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Lundin achieves record quarterly gold output at its flagship Ecuador mine
Vancouver-based Lundin Gold has reported that in the third quarter of 2026, gold production at its Fruta del Norte mine in southeast Ecuador hit a new quarterly record.
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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.
16 october 2026
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.
16 october 2026
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.
16 october 2026
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.
16 october 2026
What Diamonds are US Consumers Buying Today?
14 november 2016
(edahngolan.com) - What is the volume of diamonds American specialty jewelry retailers sell every year? Are there pockets of opportunity within items that are losing favor? And how many lab-grown goods are really selling? More importantly, what is the sales pattern and trend? One of the biggest issues in the diamond industry, especially in the manufacturing sector of the diamond pipeline, is a lack of impartial and detailed data about consumer purchasing habits. The need to bridge the gap between the information retailers supply in informal discussions (as well as the telltale sign of their purchases) and what consumers actually buy is essential.
Pursuit of Diamond Perfection: Visionary Atelier Boehmer et Bassenge Debuts at Christie's
11 november 2016
(thediamondloupe.com) - On 15 November in Geneva, Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction will be led by the exceptional jewels of Bulgari, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Harry Winston and Boehmer et Bassenge, the newly launched Maison de Haute Joaillerie. The auction will feature the first jewels ever designed by this House: Miroir de l’Amour, the world’s largest perfect pear-shaped diamond drops, and a beautiful diamond necklace, Le Jardin d’Isabelle. The drops comprise two D colour, Flawless clarity diamonds of 52.55 and 50.47 carats, with perfectly symmetrical cuts (estimate: US$/CHF 20 to 30 million). The necklace weighs a total of 140 carats and features three central diamonds accounting for 51.56 carats – two pear-shaped diamonds of 31.38 and 12.11 carats and one brilliant-cut diamond of 8.07 carats. All diamonds are D-Flawless, perfectly complementing the 3.92 carats of intense pink diamond accents (estimate: US$/CHF 8 to 12 million). Both of these lots will be offered without a reserve price, something unseen in the auction world for jewels of such importance. The Diamond Loupe had the opportunity to sit down in Antwerp for an exclusive interview with the man behind the brand.
Clarification of View on Synthetic Diamonds
10 november 2016
(idexonline.com) - The following is a letter from Thierry Silber, the CEO and founder of Diamaz International and Madestones. Following his Guest Memo that was published last month, he wishes to issue a clarification. "Dear colleagues of the diamond industry, the article I wrote and which was published by Idex (How to Kill Four Birds With One Stone) has been criticized by some esteemed members of our diamond community. The article in question was written as a reaction to an earlier article by Cecilia Gardner that discussed synthetic diamonds and consumer confidence published by Idex. Firstly, I would like to say that it was NOT my intention to criticize the Indian diamond community. I am aware that some of my words were poorly chosen and demeaning and for that, I am genuinely sorry. With regards to the mixing of natural and synthetic diamonds, I was trying to say that if a problem with a mixed parcel occurs then it is every bourse member’s duty to report it and lodge a formal complaint. I am sorry if my wording was considered as reflecting badly but that was certainly NOT my intention."
5 Homemade Tests for Identifying Fake or Real Diamond
09 november 2016
(huffingtonpost.com) - Diamond is a beauty to behold and its uniqueness makes it easily admirable. Nevertheless, purchasing it comes with the great task of having to distinguish it from its look-alike. Diamond occurs naturally and as a result, its proof of identity needs to come from the determination of various chemical and physical properties. Some of the useful properties are such as refractive properties, conductivity, hardness and optical properties. It is important you equip yourself with basic information about diamond before going to shop for it. Aside from the fact that diamond is a major investment, there are shady retailers out there willing to prey on any innocent person’s ignorance. Having knowledge about the 4C, that is, the diamond clarity, the diamond cut, the diamond colour, and the diamond carat is essential. Here are some tests that you can carry out at home all by yourself, or anywhere that you might come across a stone that looks like diamond without engaging a gemologist.
What Is Blockchain—and How Does It Apply to Diamonds?
08 november 2016
(jckonline.com) - In his midterm report issued this summer, Kimberley Process chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem laid out an intriguing proposal: The certification scheme’s security could be enhanced with blockchain technology. So far, the chair has not added to this statement. A spokesperson for the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre told JCK: “We’re still looking into the concept in a broad sense—with a view to understanding ourselves how it might work and how it might be applied specifically.” To increase my insight on how blockchain might work for diamonds, and the KP in particular, I turned to Leanne Kemp, founder and CEO of Everledger, a London-based company that uses blockchain technology to safeguard diamond provenance, as well as Eric Schulte, tech person and interested industry observer.
