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A rare 9-carat pink diamond goes on display after 100 years of its theft
A rare nine-carat pink diamond, stolen from a French château nearly 100 years ago, has been unveiled to the public for the first time.
Today
Huayou Cobalt secures 50% interest in Ghana’s Ewoyaa Lithium Project
Atlantic Lithium has completed a novation agreement between Elevra Lithium and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, transferring Elevra’s rights and interests in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project and the broader Ghana portfolio to Huayou.
Today
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
Design Trends
13 august 2008
Big and flamboyant jewelry is still the vogue of the day, but designers at the JCK and Couture shows held in Las Vegas did their best to make them look more exquisite, National Jeweler writes.
Promoting Wedding Jewelry
12 august 2008
Despite the slowdown in the US economy, the wedding industry is still going strong. According to statistics, American couples will spend over $62.8 billion this year to make their wedding special. Earlier, analyst Ken Gassman drew attention to the growing number of U.S. weddings and predicted an upturn in the wedding and engagement segment of the jewelry industry despite the recession.
Working in Team with Celebrities
11 august 2008
In terms of collaboration with stars, Chopard was again among the leaders last month. This time thanks to its traditional partnership with the Cannes Film Festival, which every year includes several news making events at once. The company manufactures festival awards and besides gives its own (Chopard Trophy Award) to young actors.
Recession: Myth or Reality
08 august 2008
According to a survey by the Nielsen Company, 85 percent of U.S. consumers believe their country has already entered a recession. One third of those polled named the economic situation as their top concern over the nearest six months. The survey also says U.S. consumer confidence plunged 17 points from the second half of 2007 to the first half of 2008.
“Russian Precious Metals Market should be Developed and Supported”
07 august 2008
On July 18 in Krasnoyarsk there was held an international conference called “Precious Metals Market of Russia – a Look into the Future” dedicated to the 65th anniversary of OAO Krastsvetmet and the domestic market of precious metals in Russia.
