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ADPA ministers meeting with Choicest Agenda in Windhoekon An Angolan delegation led by the Secretary of State for Geology and Mines, Jânio Corrêa Víctor, will participate in the 6th meeting of the Council of Ministers of the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) in Windhoek, Namibia. The delegation, which includes officials from the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum and the National Kimberley Process Commission, will discuss with the other members of ADPA the “Report on the activities of the organization's Executive Secretariat for the past two years, schedule of activities for 2019-2020, and Financial report of the association on the financial year 2017.”   It will also analyse the "ADPA Budget for the period of June 2019 to June 2020, Declaration on the proposal for a new definition of conflict diamonds, ADPA Declaration on Synthetic Diamonds, and Proposal for the creation of the Exchange African Diamonds.

Unique Gems and Jewellery International Show (UGJIS) 2019 show attains a great success on the back of last four performances and tapping a new area of Maharashtra. Here is the talk with Organisers just ahead of the show, UGJIS 2019, see how they were confident to seal the success!

Completes Acquisition & Commences Exploration Program Roxgold has completed the previously announced acquisition from Newcrest West Africa Holdings Pty Ltd. of a portfolio of 11 exploration permits in Côte d'Ivoire which includes the Séguéla gold project for a total upfront consideration of US$20 million. "We are very pleased to complete this highly accretive transaction that delivers on creating long-term value for our shareholders.   The Séguéla gold project provides a second key asset with significant growth potential both in the near term through the near-surface Antenna deposit and attractive satellite opportunities as well as a highly prospective large land package. We will be immediately commencing a drilling program and a preliminary economic assessment study at Séguéla", stated John Dorward, President and CEO. Paul Weedon, Vice President, Exploration added, "This acquisition will materially increase Roxgold's overall resource inv...

WorldSkills Conference 2019 on 23-24 August 2019 in Kazan, Russia WorldSkills Conference 2019 will be held in a state-of-the-art conference hall and break out rooms designed for the best delegate experience at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre that features a competition zone, exhibition space, gallery, congress halls, multi-purpose halls, VIP zone, lounge zone, and a restaurant. The WorldSkills Conference is a conference and events programme that brings leaders in education, government, business, and industry from around the globe together to share best practice and learn about global trends and issues found in Vocational Education and Training (VET), skills demand, skills of the future as well as skills excellence and development. Industry leaders, policy-makers, education and training providers, and researchers as we turn Kazan into an international incubator for innovative solutions for change! WorldSkills says, “Take advantage of early bird prices...

Yearly guidance range between 820K and 870K carats! Firestone Diamonds announces the result of H1 2019 of Liqhobong Diamond Mine that remained on track to meet guidance. During the period, 465680 carats recovered over the H1 2018 of 379716 carats. Over all full year guidance range is of between 820K and 870K carats that include, the recovery of the largest diamond to date, a 326 carat light yellow makeable stone. Average value per carat of US$71 realised in the period, impacted by prices for smaller, lower value diamonds as that was realised US$74 in H1 2018. Despite the lower rate, revenue of US$27.4 million from three sales remained up over H1 2018 of US$26.0 million from four sales. Activities Post Period shows an average value of US$90 per carat was realised at the most recent sale which concluded on 22 March, resulting in a higher average value realised of US$80 for the third quarter of the financial year, and US$74 per carat for the first nine months of the f...

Rivana brings Spring Summer Edit Inspired by Flora Fauna Rivana Gold & Diamond, an affordable couture diamond jewellery brand has been crafting diamond jewels for the ambitious Indian woman of today. To celebrate the spirit spring summer season, Rivana brings a captivating range of necklaces crafted in fine cut diamonds. The season is a metaphor for womanhood as this is the time of the year when nature blossoms and gives birth to new life. It represents womanhood and the ability of a woman to give birth. Each piece from the edition is crafted in 18k white gold and is studded with fine cut diamonds. The edition displays dainty floral motifs that represent the season of bloom and regeneration. Some pieces also capture natural motifs like leaves and dew drops. Every piece brings with it a wave of freshness that captures the true essence of the bloomlightful period. Few also bring pearl beads suspended at the edge of the piece which signifies the purity that accompanies...

GIA Introduces New Report services, Confirmation through analytical testing! On April 30, GIA will introduce the GIA Diamond Origin Report service which will confirm the country of origin of polished diamonds. To be eligible for this new service, the original rough diamonds and resulting polished diamonds must be submitted to GIA for analysis so that they can be matched to each other and to confirm the origin information provided by the participating mining company. The new report will include the country of origin, a full 4Cs quality analysis of each diamond and a report number inscription. More information about the country of origin and diamond formation will be available for each Diamond Origin Report in GIA’s online Report Check service, accessible at GIA.edu or through the QR code printed on each report. “In recent years, there has been a growing demand for transparency and traceability in the diamond industry. Consumers want to know the origin of products and ...

Alrosa continue to excursions and Activities to promote environment Alrosa, a global leader in diamond mining, will spend almost RUB 6 billion on environment in 2019. Over a five-year period (2019-2023), the company plans to spend RUB 30 billion (about US$ 466 mn) on these purposes. “Last year, Alrosa’s Integrated Environmental Protection Program (IEPP) for 2011-2018 expired. This year, the Environmental Center presented the expanded program for 2019-2023. Alrosa will strengthen measures to protect the environment and ensure environmental safety in Yakutia. This is a part of our environmental program,” Polina Anisimova, Head of Alrosa Environmental Center, said. The program envisages the protection of the environment from noise, vibration and other types of physical effects, ensuring the radiation safety of the environment, protecting the atmospheric air and reducing the negative impact on climate change. As part of water bodies’ protection, the company organiz...

Swarovski Gemstones- Trophy partner for Jewellery Youth Premier League (JYPL) 2019 brings sparkle and brilliance to the trophies designed & embellished with Swarovski Zirconia Kings Bullion XI and Shripati Super Kings reached the finals after an intensely competitive league of matches. Although the Swarovski studded winning trophy was bagged by the Kings Bullion XI proud and deserving owners of the JYPL 2019 title. The indispensable factor for victory of any event are its Proud sponsors, Title Sponsor- Jewel Star, Powered By- Raksha Bullion, Trophy Partner- Swarovski Gemstones, Food Partner- Chains Corner, Kit Partner- S.K Sheth, Refreshment Partner- R.V Agrawal, Hallmarking Partner- Shanti Hallmark, Knowledge Partner- IIG, Logistics Partner- Jai Ambe, 4&6 Partner- Dhanaksh, Toss Ka Boss Partner- URB, Man Of The Match Partner- RSBL, Cap Sponsor- 9Sil, Ground Partner- Bhavesh Jewellers, Vip Pavillion- Palak Jewellers, Jersey Partner- Shringar House of Mangal...

TBZ-The Original launches its first ever store in Lucknow First 100 buyers get a free gold coin! TBZ- The Original, India’s most iconic jewellery brand with a rich legacy of more than 150 years opens its 1st store in Lucknow on M.G. Road, Hazratganj. In the endeavor of making beautiful jewellery accessible, TBZ-The Original is rapidly expanding its retail footprint across the country. With the overwhelming response from its North India store in Noida, TBZ-The Original is now strengthening its presence by opening its 42nd store in India in the heart of the country at Lucknow. With Diamonds priced at Rs.45,000 and Gold Jewellery Making Charges starting from 7% , TBZ- The Original, Mumbai’s most coveted brand, is both affordable and accessible to you. The diamonds used are of the highest quality & the jewellery is a perfect blend of great design & fantastic pricing! The newly launched store in Lucknow showcases a vast range of contemporary and modern j...

Zyp Collection world premiere held at Baselworld 2019 The latest jewellery line from Tirisi Moda is based on an old closure technique and sparks enthusiasm among modern women all over the world! The zipper was first developed around 1851, but it took another sixty years for it to become the trailblazing invention in clothing that it is today. Now, a century later, the Dutch high-end fashion jewellery brand Tirisi Moda, which was founded in 2010, is welcoming the zipper to the fashion world of jewellery. Tirisi Moda Zipper Necklace the Zyp Collection, a truly unique and innovative new series celebrating its world premiere at Baselworld 2019, is based on the familiar movement of a zipper. The absolute highlight of this sophisticated collection is the necklace, which moves up and down like an actual zipper. The detailed, rounded finishing adds an additionally feminine and glamorous spark to this appealing look. Where did the idea for this playful and dynamic collect...

FY2018 gold sales of 227772 ounces Asanko Gold reports fourth quarter and full year, FY 2018 operating and financial results and provides 2019 guidance for the Asanko Gold Mine (AGM), located in Ghana, West Africa. Asanko Gold Mine of 100% basis registers gold production of 223,152 ounces at AISC1 $1,072/oz, exceeding 2018 production guidance and within the lower end of cost guidance in 2018. FY2018 gold sales of 227,772 ounces at an average realized price of $1,247/oz, generating gold revenue of $283.9 million, including by-product sales and after capitalization of gold sales related to pre-production activities at Esaase. For FY2018, the JV generated operating cash flows of $72.5 million and $100.5 million in operating cash flows before working capital changes. Q4 2018 gold production of 59,823 ounces at AISC1 of $1,072/oz and Q4 2018 gold sales of 61,821 ounces at an average realized price of $1,215/oz, generating gold revenue of $74.2 million, including by-produc...

To run through April 9 to 11 The European Gold Forum (EGF) is scheduled to open its’19th year, EGF showcases a majority of the world's publicly traded gold and silver companies when measured by production or reserves.  It is being scheduled to run through April 9, 2019 to April 11, 2019 at – Zurich, Switzerland. The European Gold Forum (EGF) is the Continent's oldest and largest gathering of precious commodity equities. The European Gold Forum (EGF) is Europe’s only independent investment event serving the precious metals sector. The EGF offers an unparalleled representation of private and publicly traded precious metal equities spanning all stages of production, development, and exploration. With a stay at Park Hyatt Zurich, there would be an experience all that the vibrant city of Zurich has to offer right outside our doors. First, shop the boutiques on the Bahnh of strasse promenade, visit renowned museums, or stroll along Lake Zurich; next, retreat to o...

The official launch of the deposit held on October 31, last year! Alrosa announces the preliminary results of an experiment aimed at clarifying the diamond-bearing capacity of the north western area of the Zapolyarnaya pipe, which is a part of the Verkhne-Munskoye deposit. According to the data obtained, Verkhne-Munskoye can become one of the richest in large diamonds among Alrosa’s deposits. The experiment took place on March 11-15. Through that period, the processing plant N12 in the town of Udachny was supplied with ore exclusively from the north-western part of the Zapolyarnaya pipe. The main goal was to find out the color characteristics of diamonds, the grades and the cost of one carat in this particular part of the pipe. During the experiment, about 100 thousand tons of ore was processed. The diamond grades appeared to be higher than planned. “The experiment showed once again that the Verkhne-Munskoye deposit is rich in large crystals. In 5 days, we extr...

eCommerce in Asia by Sotheby’s and Jing on March 29 Sotheby’s and Jing Daily bring together global thought leaders in the luxury industry for The Future of luxury: eCommerce in Asia, a conference held in Hong Kong. Expert speakers from LVMH, Équité, Tencent, Azoya International, McKinsey, Farfetch and others, addressed on various topics. Key focus remained on the area of, 1: How to win, serve and retain digitally savvy luxury consumers, 2: The top risk luxury brands are making online, 3: China’s soaring cross-border eCommerce market, Challenges Artificial Intelligence will raising for luxury brands! Contemporary artist Daniel Arsham will also lead a special keynote session on the collaboration between luxury marketers and cultural content providers. “Asia has long been a driver of the luxury markets and understanding buyer behavior and the opportunity in the region is critical for future growth,” commented Laurence Nicolas, Sotheby’s Global Managing Director, Jewel...

Attained Guinness World Records with artist Reena Ahluwalia's diamond painting on the dial Coronet yet again exceeded expectations at the 2019 Baselworld watch and jewelry trade fair. The brand was awarded its 9th Guinness World Records (GWR) with the most diamonds set on a watch. Coronet is already a proud title holder of previous 8 Guinness World Records for innovative diamond creations, including the most valuable Guitar featuring 1.6kg of 18K gold and 400 carats of diamonds.   The recently GWR awarded Mudan diamond watch by Coronet is an incredible art-piece featuring 15,858 diamonds. The watch is set in 18K gold with artist Reena Ahluwalia's unmatchable diamond painting on the dial. Reena Ahluwalia’s coveted diamond paintings are hyper-realistic and take hundreds of hours to paint. The watch is inspired by Peonies, as they symbolize nobility, honor and wealth. Reena's diamond painting on the dial represents the shining nobility that we carry within. Pe...