De Beers shines light on budding jewellery designers

Diamond giant De Beers will this year conduct its bi-annual Shining Light Awards jewellery design competition. De Beers beneficiation manager Kagiso Fredericks told Rough & Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview they set aside 4.5 carats...

22 july 2024

DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club mulls diamond safari tours in southern Africa

DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club (DDC) is set to organise diamond safari tours in southern Africa, home to major diamond-producing countries. DDC founder Agnes Abdulahu told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that the launch of the first diamond safari...

15 july 2024

Vladislav Zhdanov: Questions of efficiency and investment potential of diamond mining versus diamond growing pique keen interest

Vladislav Zhdanov is Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE). He told Rough&Polished about new researches into the effectiveness of diamond production methods.

02 july 2024

Why it's expensive to cut and polish diamonds in Africa? ADMA president António Oliveira has the answer

The African Diamond Manufacturers Association (ADMA) president António Oliveira told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that the lack of a robust infrastructure in Africa fails to accelerate and encourage manufacturing...

24 june 2024

Edahn Golan: IPO feasible but not Anglo’s preferred way to sell De Beers

Edahn Golan, owner of the eponymous Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data, told Rough&Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that while an IPO of De Beers is “feasible,"  he does not think this is a route Anglo American...

17 june 2024

GJEPC conducts a seminar to help Indian companies gain AEO status

19 march 2024

Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently conducted an Outreach Program to help Indian companies engaged in international trade obtain a status of Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) which would enhance their relations with customs.

AEO are parties involved in the international movement of goods on behalf of a national customs administration as complying with World Customs Organization standards, such as manufacturers, importers, exporters, brokers, carriers and others.

According to GJEPC, the event was held in Bharat Diamond Bourse on 18th March, 2024, and brought together industry stakeholders keen on navigating the complexities of AEO certification. The program aimed to streamline efforts within the sector by empowering individuals and firms with the knowledge and resources necessary to obtain AEO status.

Amit Choudhary, Deputy Commissioner, Directorate of International Customs, provided attendees with expert perspectives and clarifying queries related to obtaining AEO status, and spoke about customs practices and achievements in detail.

The Outreach Program garnered positive feedback from the 120+ attendees, who expressed appreciation for the valuable insights gained and the opportunity to connect with peers in the industry.

Theodor Lisovoy, Editor in Chief of the European bureau, Rough&Polished