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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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Trends in Design
22 september 2008
Jewelry designs at the JA New York Summer Show are telling a tale of two styles, National Jeweler reports. The big, bold looks that have held fashion’s favor are now seeing major competition from small, delicate pieces.
Christmas Plans of De Beers
19 september 2008
Penny said the company this Christmas plans “some very innovative and exciting marketing programs, in the U.S. in particular.” As explained by Janet Sussens, the head of De Beers’ U.S. marketing, the company has scheduled the following events.
Income and Education Level Factors
18 september 2008
The average U.S. household spent $523 on jewelry in 2006. At the lowest income levels (consumer households with less than $15,000 in reported income) spent only $146 on jewelry, most of which was probably inexpensive fashion jewelry. Among the highest income consumers (those households with $70,000 or more in annual income) shoppers spent just over $1,000 annually on jewelry.
Demand and Supply Trends
17 september 2008
Flowers turned out to be the dominant jewelry motif this year. Flora may be found almost in every collection and despite it is one of the most favorite designer themes for all time, this year brought about a particularly great number of its species.
Social Responsibility and Ethical Jewelry
16 september 2008
Social aspects of existence led by the jewelry industry in Russia are a rare topic for detailed discussion in the domestic mass media. If any, such a discussion is in many ways different from a similar one in foreign mass media. Incongruity of notions is also coming to the fore. The Russian notion of “social responsibility of business,” although to a large extent identical to “corporate responsibility,” in fact comprises a wider scope of business conduct rules preferable from the point of view of the society and the state (once rudely but succinctly worded by Alexander Livshits as “Share your profits!”).
