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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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PDE's Roadshow Heading for Mexico
Panama: The capital of Latin America’s most valuable luxury market will be the next destination for the Panama Diamond Exchange’s traveling roadshow, which will visit Mexico City from October 4 through October 6. The delegation of Panama Diamond Exchange members will be led by Judy Meana, PDE Vice President, together with Lilibeth del Castillo, PDE Office Manager. Like previous roadshows,
Jeffrey Bilgore Elected President of AGTA
New York: The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced the results of its annual board of directors’ election, according to a statement released September 11. Jeffrey Bilgore of Jeffrey Bilgore, LLC, was elected President. Cynthia Renée (Marcusson) of Cynthia Renee, Inc., and Avi Raz of A & Z Pearls, Inc., were re-elected as directors to the board. Kusam Malhotra of
Alrosa to cut rough Prices by 8 to 10%
Moscow: Russian diamond miner ALROSA will lower rough diamond prices at its September trading session by 8% to 10%, Russian news agency Interfax reported Sept. 15, citing two unnamed sources involved in diamond trading. The company took the decision to reduce prices Sept. 14, according to the news wire. “Preliminarily, the drop is 10%, in the framework of the market
UAE to Become Chair of KP In 2016
Dubai: Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC), one of the world’s leading commodity hubs and the UAE Ministry of Economy’s authority for the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP), welcomed the selection of the UAE as the Vice-Chair of the KP in 2015. The appointment was recently confirmed through a voting process involving all KP Participants. The UAE will assume the role
PDE's Roadshow Heading for Mexico
Panama: The capital of Latin America’s most valuable luxury market will be the next destination for the Panama Diamond Exchange’s traveling roadshow, which will visit Mexico City from October 4 through October 6. The delegation of Panama Diamond Exchange members will be led by Judy Meana, PDE Vice President, together with Lilibeth del Castillo, PDE Office Manager. Like previous roadshows,
Jeffrey Bilgore Elected President of AGTA
New York: The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced the results of its annual board of directors’ election, according to a statement released September 11. Jeffrey Bilgore of Jeffrey Bilgore, LLC, was elected President. Cynthia Renée (Marcusson) of Cynthia Renee, Inc., and Avi Raz of A & Z Pearls, Inc., were re-elected as directors to the board. Kusam Malhotra of
Alrosa to cut rough Prices by 8 to 10%
Moscow: Russian diamond miner ALROSA will lower rough diamond prices at its September trading session by 8% to 10%, Russian news agency Interfax reported Sept. 15, citing two unnamed sources involved in diamond trading. The company took the decision to reduce prices Sept. 14, according to the news wire. “Preliminarily, the drop is 10%, in the framework of the market
UAE to Become Chair of KP In 2016
Dubai: Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC), one of the world’s leading commodity hubs and the UAE Ministry of Economy’s authority for the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP), welcomed the selection of the UAE as the Vice-Chair of the KP in 2015. The appointment was recently confirmed through a voting process involving all KP Participants. The UAE will assume the role
