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De Beers Partners with Cricketer Abhishek Sharma
De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company has announced its association with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma to celebrate natural diamonds in India, bringing together two forces defined by character, authenticity and enduring excellence. Abhishek Sharma has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in Indian cricket, known for his fearless style of play and strong personal identity. His journey reflects the “inner fire” and authenticity that De Beers celebrates in every natural diamond. Through challenges and triumphs alike,
De Beers Partners with Cricketer Abhishek Sharma
De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company has announced its association with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma to celebrate natural diamonds in India, bringing together two forces defined by character, authenticity and enduring excellence. Abhishek Sharma has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in Indian cricket, known for his fearless style of play and strong personal identity. His journey reflects the “inner fire” and authenticity that De Beers celebrates in every natural diamond. Through challenges and triumphs alike,
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India's Polished Diamond Exports Drop 18% in July
Mumbai: India’s exports of polished diamonds dropped 18.3% last month, as rough imports plummeted 43% in the month from a year earlier, according to information released by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). In volume terms, the drop was 14.4 percent with the country exporting 2.80 million carats last month versus 3.26 million carats a year earlier. The
Doha Bank Imports Record Gold Volumes
Doha: Falling gold prices continue to fuel strong buying interest in gold, Doha Bank is building up its gold supply to meet increased consumer appetite for the yellow metal, website CPI Financial reports. The Bank imported 23,818 ounces of gold in the first seven months of 2015 to keep up with sustained demand from jewelry manufacturer, jewelers, retail and high
Dominion Diamond Reports 2Q Sales Decrease
Toronto: Dominion Diamond Corp. said fiscal 2016 second quarter diamond sales were $209.7-million, versus $277.3 million in the comparable quarter (May-July) of fiscal 2015. The results reflect production from the Diavik and Ekati diamond mines, according to a company announcement. In July, the company initiated changes to the diamond liberation process to optimize diamond recovery at the Ekati diamond mine
Botswana Cuts 2015 Growth Forecast to 2.6%
Gaborone: Botswana, the world’s biggest diamond producer, cut its 2015 economic-growth forecast by almost half because of an expected decline in demand for the precious stones. The southern African nation now forecasts expansion at 2.6%, the Finance Ministry said in a 2016-17 budget document. That compares with a projection of 4.9% announced by the government in February. “The downside risk
India's Polished Diamond Exports Drop 18% in July
Mumbai: India’s exports of polished diamonds dropped 18.3% last month, as rough imports plummeted 43% in the month from a year earlier, according to information released by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). In volume terms, the drop was 14.4 percent with the country exporting 2.80 million carats last month versus 3.26 million carats a year earlier. The
Doha Bank Imports Record Gold Volumes
Doha: Falling gold prices continue to fuel strong buying interest in gold, Doha Bank is building up its gold supply to meet increased consumer appetite for the yellow metal, website CPI Financial reports. The Bank imported 23,818 ounces of gold in the first seven months of 2015 to keep up with sustained demand from jewelry manufacturer, jewelers, retail and high
Dominion Diamond Reports 2Q Sales Decrease
Toronto: Dominion Diamond Corp. said fiscal 2016 second quarter diamond sales were $209.7-million, versus $277.3 million in the comparable quarter (May-July) of fiscal 2015. The results reflect production from the Diavik and Ekati diamond mines, according to a company announcement. In July, the company initiated changes to the diamond liberation process to optimize diamond recovery at the Ekati diamond mine
Botswana Cuts 2015 Growth Forecast to 2.6%
Gaborone: Botswana, the world’s biggest diamond producer, cut its 2015 economic-growth forecast by almost half because of an expected decline in demand for the precious stones. The southern African nation now forecasts expansion at 2.6%, the Finance Ministry said in a 2016-17 budget document. That compares with a projection of 4.9% announced by the government in February. “The downside risk
