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Russian government greenlights Digital Mine platform for mining enterprises
A new Digital Mine platform will be implemented at Russian mining enterprises by the government, in collaboration with the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI), as per executive order issued by president Vladimir Putin.
Today
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
“Mega-Projects of Russia” and Integrated Development of Western Yakutia
12 september 2008
The “Mega-Projects of Russia” Economic Forum held in Yakutsk closed on the 7th of September 2008. It drew over 400 participants including 250 investors, business people and company executives, 57 heads of federal and regional government agencies, 20 representatives of public organizations and academic communities, and 94 journalists.
Asian Factor
10 september 2008
According to the data provided by the World Luxury Association (WLA), China’s total consumption of luxury goods such as jewellery, fashion clothing, leather products and perfume (with the exception of private planes and yachts) topped $8 billion in 2007. It takes up 18% of the global total. China is expected to see a growing luxury market in the coming years
Promotion of Bridal Jewelry
09 september 2008
In June, the Jewelry Information Center (JIC) worked the air and radio waves in an effort to get consumers more interested in fine-jewelry and wedding trends.
Age Factor
05 september 2008
The baby boomer generation or the middle age population remains to be the major hope of market experts in the U.S. jewelry industry. However, many of them draw attention to their children, the so-called “Generation Y.
Gender Factor
04 september 2008
The jewelry press continues to spotlight the working woman as a jewelry company’s client. Such women do not waste their time waiting for gifts from men. They buy their own, calling them statement rings and right-hand rings, signifying a woman’s independence
