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Dual diamond trade record: Dubai realises $41.7B from 359.5M carats in 2025
Dubai recorded $41.7 billion in diamond trade from 359.5 million carats in 2025, setting new records in both value and volume in the same year for the first time, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) highlighted as it convened the seventh...
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DMCC forms education partnership with HRD Antwerp
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced a new education partnership between the Dubai Design Academy and HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond and jewellery grading, to expand access to internationally recognized...
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Rio Tinto’s diamond production drops by 68% following Diavik closure
Rio Tinto’s diamond production fell by 68% during the first nine months of 2026. This decline follows the closure of the Diavik mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories this March after 23 years of operation due to its depletion.
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Ghana sets 2030 deadline to end raw mineral exports
Ghana's President John Mahama has set a target to halt all exports of unprocessed minerals by the end of the decade, as the West African nation seeks to capture more economic value from its natural resources, African Business has reported.
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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.
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Dice Game
27 march 2008
Jewelry fashion is sometimes suddenly making steep turns. Multiple “gothic” style adornments have become one of such swings though not in the fashion mainstream, but none the less along a rather flamboyantly represented route.
South African Record of State Regulation Applied to Circulation of Precious Metals and Gems
17 march 2008
South Africa is a mining country with an industry of precious metals and gems structurally similar to that of the Russian Federation. In particular, South Africa has a powerful sector producing gem-quality diamonds, as well as gold and platinum group metals.
Role of Rough and Polished Diamond Complex in Yakutia’s Economy and Evolution of This Role in View of New Development Projects in Eastern Siberia
17 march 2008
“The schedule of complex development for production forces, transport and energy industry in the Repubic of Sakha (Yakutia) up to 2020” (further named as the Schedule) approved by the Russian Federation Government on February 8, 2007 defines long-term goals and strategic priorities in this republic’s development. It pursues the aim of an all-round Yakutia’s social and economic development.
Reports and Outlooks
07 march 2008
The Tiffany Board of Directors has extended the expiration of its stock repurchase program. They have also authorized the additional repurchase of up to $500 million of common stock.
Jewelry Industry Events
06 march 2008
The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) honored industry leaders during the Annual Gem Awards ceremony. This year, at the 6th awards ceremony the recipients were: Bulgari for Corporate Communications and Excellence in Marketing, Terry Burman of Sterling for Lifetime Achievement and Roberta Naas for Excellence in Jewelry and Watch Writing.
