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India Should Focus on Incremental Changes in KP
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): More than two decades after the Kimberley Process (KP) was born, the diamond industry still faces an uncomfortable truth: the global system designed to keep “Conflict diamonds” out of the market is stuck in the past. The Kimberley Process defines conflict diamonds narrowly—stones used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. That definition made sense in the early 2000s, when conflicts in Sierra Leone and Angola shocked the world. But today, violence linked to
India Should Focus on Incremental Changes in KP
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): More than two decades after the Kimberley Process (KP) was born, the diamond industry still faces an uncomfortable truth: the global system designed to keep “Conflict diamonds” out of the market is stuck in the past. The Kimberley Process defines conflict diamonds narrowly—stones used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. That definition made sense in the early 2000s, when conflicts in Sierra Leone and Angola shocked the world. But today, violence linked to
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IBJA May Receive ‘Gold Council’ Status
Mumbai: The India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) may receive ‘Gold Council’ status, with the Prime Minister’s Office sending a representation to this effect to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce. The Gold Council status will make IBJA an apex body and enable it to represent the industry with the Government on policy issues. Suresh Jain, past president, IBJA, said
WFDB Exco Meeting and Asia Summit Ended
Shanghai: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Executive Committee (Exco) Meeting and Asia-Pacific Presidents’ Summit held in Shanghai on March 9 and 10 have ended after two days of intensive discussions on a range of crucial issues affecting the global diamond industry. Regional WFDB presidents, along with WFDB President Ernie Blom, were hosted by the Shanghai Diamond Exchange. Among
WDMF Lauds Miners for Coming Together
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDMF) was very pleased with the outcome of the meeting held by a number of the major producers – as reported by Bloomberg – who gathered in London to discuss diamond marketing, industry research and the threat to consumer confidence from undisclosed synthetic stones entering the market. Reportedly, the meeting was attended by
Pure Gold Jewellers Investing $25 Miln in GIFT City
Dubai: Dubai-based Pure Gold Jewellers recently announced its plans to invest $25 million in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) City project, which will create the first global financial hub in India. GIFT City is a 50:50 joint venture between the Gujarat Urban Development Company Limited (GUDCL) and Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL & FS) Limited. The project was
IBJA May Receive ‘Gold Council’ Status
Mumbai: The India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) may receive ‘Gold Council’ status, with the Prime Minister’s Office sending a representation to this effect to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce. The Gold Council status will make IBJA an apex body and enable it to represent the industry with the Government on policy issues. Suresh Jain, past president, IBJA, said
WFDB Exco Meeting and Asia Summit Ended
Shanghai: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Executive Committee (Exco) Meeting and Asia-Pacific Presidents’ Summit held in Shanghai on March 9 and 10 have ended after two days of intensive discussions on a range of crucial issues affecting the global diamond industry. Regional WFDB presidents, along with WFDB President Ernie Blom, were hosted by the Shanghai Diamond Exchange. Among
WDMF Lauds Miners for Coming Together
Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDMF) was very pleased with the outcome of the meeting held by a number of the major producers – as reported by Bloomberg – who gathered in London to discuss diamond marketing, industry research and the threat to consumer confidence from undisclosed synthetic stones entering the market. Reportedly, the meeting was attended by
Pure Gold Jewellers Investing $25 Miln in GIFT City
Dubai: Dubai-based Pure Gold Jewellers recently announced its plans to invest $25 million in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) City project, which will create the first global financial hub in India. GIFT City is a 50:50 joint venture between the Gujarat Urban Development Company Limited (GUDCL) and Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL & FS) Limited. The project was
