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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
How Can Jewellery Compete In Our Exceptionally Branded World?
07 november 2016
(gemkonnect.com) - Google the words ‘brand quiz’ and you’ll be faced with over 18 million options to test your logo, colour and shape recognition skills using some altered versions of famous brand identities. The fact that there are so many search results proves how connected we are to the branded world — instantly able to recognise Coca Cola from its trademark font, or Pepsi from its swirling red, white and blue logo. When you drive down the street in your car, the brand name is clearly visible on the front and back. The same could be said for the shampoo you buy, or the bread you eat. What makes jewellery interesting, therefore, is that there is no clear statement of brand on a piece. We may choose to buy something because of the brand, but passing on this brand message is difficult at best. A honed jewellery aficionado may recognise the four leaf clover shape of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra collection, the Bulgari serpent or the Cariter panther…but what about the average customer, who is already bombarded with messages 24 hours a day?
Deloitte: China’s Luxury Price Gap Remains Wide
03 november 2016
(jingdaily.com) - Despite efforts by China’s government and luxury brands to quell the country’s gargantuan daigou trade, Chinese shoppers in the market for a Louis Vuitton bag or Balenciaga dress can still save hundreds of dollars by buying in London or Paris instead of Shanghai. Luxury brands have long been grappling with the gray market in China created by the significantly higher cost of imported goods brought on by tariffs. Many have adjusted their prices in China to harmonize them with the global average, including Chanel, Cartier, Burberry, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, and Louis Vuitton.
The 6 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an Engagement Ring
02 november 2016
(vogue.com) - De Beers was the first to link diamonds with engagements. During the Depression, in a campaign that would’ve made Don Draper proud, those advertising geniuses started running an ad pushing men to spend one month’s salary on a ring if they wanted to be “responsible,” by the 1980s, it jumped up to two months. These days, the rule of thumb that’s often referenced is that one should fork over at least three months’ salary when purchasing this piece of forever jewelry. That said, engagement rings are now procured in a myriad of ways—from reworking great-grandma’s diamond, to going splitsies, to forgoing bling altogether and opting for a simple gold band à la Amanda Seyfried. Even though there are now lots of different ideas with regard to cost and aesthetics, there’s no denying that most proposals still involve a ring that costs the person popping the question a hefty chunk of change—so the last thing anyone hopes for is to get it wrong. No one wants their betrothed pulling a Carrie Bradshaw and bitching to their friends about how their future spouse gave them, “a pear-shaped diamond . . . with a gold band.” Dun, dun, dun! In an effort to avoid this early days engagement catastrophe, we caught up with wedding stylist Cynthia Smith of Cynthia Cook Brides to get her list of the top mistakes many make when ponying up for this big purchase and how to avoid them.
Gen Z Hates Pretension, Is Online & Wants To Save The World
01 november 2016
(gemkonnect.com) - Whereas Millennials are criticised for their lack of focus, self-centredness and skewed sense of authenticity, Generation Z is ready and willing to change the world. Is the jewellery industry ready for this change of pace? The answer is probably not. Generation Z goes by a whole host of catchy names and slogans, ‘iGen’, ‘post-Millennials’ and ‘Centennials’ to name a few, but what does this cross-section of the population really look like? Experts classify the members of Generation Z as anyone born from around 1996 to approximately 2010, while others simply describe them as ‘too young to remember 9/11’ — a key cultural turning point that has affected Generation Z’s attitude to the world. Those born in the earlier years of the Gen Z scale are now entering the workforce and earning their own disposable income for the first time. Capturing this spend will be crucial for brands and businesses, especially considering the hard lessons they learned in the rush to reach Millennials. So, what are the essential markers of Gen Z?
Gahcho Kué Start, Bunder Halt Leaves Few New Diamond Projects in the Works
31 october 2016
(paulzimnisky.com) - With the industry’s largest new project Gahcho Kué now in initial production, and Rio giving up on it’s Bunder project in India, there are only a few remaining diamond development projects significant enough to have a meaningful impact on future global production figures.
