News
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
Anglo American appoints Anne Wade as senior independent director
Anglo American has appointed Anne Wade as senior independent director, effective immediately.
Yesterday
Virus Marketing
26 december 2008
“What kind of marketing campaign costs very little but reaches thousands, perhaps millions of consumers?” asks the Modern Jeweler Magazine and says that viral marketing campaigns are a marketer’s dream because your audience spreads your message so you don’t have to.
Gold Whirl
25 december 2008
The stream of Russians flooding jewelry stores to make purchases in the run up to the coming New Year overshadows yet another stream of other Russians making for pawn shops these days. Those who have money buy gold. Those who have no money sell it. There wouldn’t be anything unusual in it if not for the snappier attitude of pawn shops.
Origin of Diamond Deposits
24 december 2008
Up to now, there are no persuasive hypotheses explaining the origin of primary diamond deposits. The first thing you read in experts’ works published on the subject is that of explosion pipes. Since the formation and growth of diamonds occurs under great pressure and geologically during a long period of time (millions of years) no explosion can be conceded on this basis.
Marketing in Crisis Period
23 december 2008
Traditionally, many jewelers have saved up their advertising funds and their marketing ingenuity for a big pre-Christmas push. But among the most successful jewelers, the conventional marketing wisdom is that promoting a store brand ought to be a year-round job.
Jewelry Ethics
22 december 2008
Western jewelry companies held a number of events aimed to back up charity programs for African countries.
