UK-based gemstone miner Gemfields reported updated figures regarding the sharing of natural resource wealth in the form of mineral royalties and corporation tax paid to the governments of host countries Zambia and…
In the vast and beautiful world of coloured gemstones, the Big Three have always reigned supreme. But the narrative has been changing gradually, thanks to the powerful combination of branding and digitalisation,…
DMCC reported a 17% year-on-year increase in the value of diamond trade in 2022, totalling $37.4 billion combined for rough and polished diamonds, including a 42% rise in the polished category and…
Anglo American said that Natascha Viljoen, CEO of its 79% owned subsidiary Anglo American Platinum Limited, has decided to take up her next career opportunity outside the Anglo American group. Viljoen has…
Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. The US Census Bureau said overall retail sales in January were up 3%…
Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. conducted a blood donation camp on 13th February 2023 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its Mumbai headquarters at The Capital, BKC. The company said the event…
India’s Union Budget 2023, presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman on 1st February, 2023, has some significant benefits for the gold sector and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).…
The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) announced it will hold its 40th Congress from 28-30 March, at the beachside Tel Aviv Carlton hotel in Israel. Contrary to earlier World Diamond Congresses, IDMA…
Suite of faceted nickel-diffused spinel (0.674-1.009 ct) showing the range of colour from blue to bluish green. Photo by Aaron Palke and Diego Sanchez, GIA Scientists at the GIA laboratory in New…
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti recently informed the Lok Sabha that the number of gold hallmarking laboratories operational in the country as…