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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
Jewelry Ethics
03 september 2008
Pam Danziger, the head of the Unity Marketing Company and the author of “Why We Love It and How Retailers Can Create the Ultimate Customer Experience,” is an active proponent of a new kind of luxury consumers – the “greens.”
Working in Team with Celebrities
02 september 2008
The only prominent summer-time action with Chopard’s participation was its support rendered to the annually held traditional ball in Elton John’s and David Furnish’s country estate. The participants of the 10th White Tie and Tiara Ball included jewelry company co-president Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele, singer Nathalie Imbruglia, actress Elizabeth Hurley, and model Naomi Campbell
Recession: Myth or Reality
01 september 2008
Consumers do not buy jewelry from big trade companies any more, while record prices for gasoline and food make them seek cheaper goods. Over the year, gold went up in price 47%, platinum went down 1.2% followed by silver – 6.8%. Gold import in India, the biggest consumer of this metal, dropped 68% in June.
Industry Events
29 august 2008
Celebrity jeweler Jacob Arabov, known in the hip-hop world as “Jacob the Jeweler,” has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for lying to investigators in a case involving the laundering of drug profits
Jewelers and Stars: How They Do It in Russia
28 august 2008
One month ago, leadership in team-play with stars belonged to Chopard, which used the Cannes Film Festival for its PR activity to the full extent. In particular, the company gave a helping hand to the first ever Russian Pavilion in Cannes in its performance there
