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De Beers transfers initial BWP 1 billion contribution to Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund
De Beers has transferred its initial BWP 1 billion ($73 million) contribution to the Diamonds for Development Fund, marking a major milestone for the initiative designed to support Botswana’s long-term economic diversification.
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Valterra Platinum's refined PGM output falls 41%, sales decline 27%
Valterra Platinum's refined platinum group metal (PGM) production decreased by 41% to 576,900 ounces for the third quarter ending 30 September 2026.
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Swiss watch exports rise 11.7% in September, driven by sharp U.S. shipments increase
In September, the value of Swiss watch exports grew by 11.7% compared to the same period last year, reaching 2.226 billion Swiss francs ($2.74 billion). This marks the fourth consecutive month of growth.
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New $1.8bn copper smelter under construction in Kazakhstan
Construction of the Aktogay copper smelter has begun in the Abai Region of eastern Kazakhstan. The $1.8 billion project is being implemented by the KAZ Minerals group.
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Anglo American appoints Anne Wade as senior independent director
Anglo American has appointed Anne Wade as senior independent director, effective immediately.
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New Emerging Market – Internet
20 july 2009
One year ago or so discussing how to use the Internet for jewelry purposes was to a great extent a hypothetical talk. However, during this time the situation was significantly changed. Now we may not only speak of the Internet turning into an in inalienable part of informational, advertising and commercial space for the jewelry industry, but there is a good possibility to show – just taking some of the publications during a one-month period – specific trends in using the World Wide Web by various jewelry companies.
A Kiss of the Sunbeam
17 july 2009
Against the backdrop of a fairy tale, the 2009 HRD Awards diamond jewellery design contest organised by Antwerp World Diamond Centre reached its climax, with the announcement of a winner and four finalists. As Roudh&Polished was told by the AWDC, taking the top prize in the competition was Isabelle Geeroms of Belgium. Her entry “Mirror Mirror on my hand” is a ring made out of white gold and ceramics. Her inspiration comes from the fairy tale ‘Snow white and the seven dwarfs’. With a handful of frailness, she disposed dazzling diamonds in the mirror, symbolising the yearning for passion and tenderness. The 114 diamonds with a total weight of 10,28 carats, are provided by Luc Vets Diamant. The jewel itself is sponsored by Gemsset.
Conventional Retailer with Unconventional Approach
16 july 2009
Jewelry might seem like a tough sell in a down economy, but instead of throwing good money after bad, Fred Meyer Jewelers is focusing on consumers who are actively looking at jewelry products online. A partnership with NearbyNow, an online marketing services company, is helping the nation's third-largest jewelry retailer to connect with those customers and seal the deal.
Jane Seymour starring in “Open Hearts”
15 july 2009
Sterling Jewelers started dancing with movie star Jane Seymour and created a hit jewelry line in the process. The way Mark Light, president and CEO of Sterling Jewelers, tells it, it was a stroke of luck his company ever met the acquaintance of Jane Seymour.
X + Y = New Trade Equation
14 july 2009
For many years understanding the generations was simple. There were the Baby Boomers and Pepsi’s “Generation Next.” That changed when the Boomers’ babies, known as Generation X and Y, came of marketing age, with their own set of consumer quirks and levels of disposable income.
