June 11, 2026

The Russian Government says: Only natural stones can be called diamonds

Starting September 1, 2026, new Rules for the Sale of Goods under Retail Sales Contracts will take effect in Russia as outlined in Russian Government Order […]
June 10, 2026

The 57th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show opens today at Expo Centre Sharjah

The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, the region’s largest and most prominent event for luxury jewellery and timepieces, opens today at […]
June 10, 2026

Antofagasta to extend Zaldívar mine to 2051, plans to spend $900M

Antofagasta has committed $900 million to extend the life of its Zaldívar copper mine in northern Chile to 2051, replacing freshwater use with treated wastewater as […]
June 10, 2026

Botswana’s diamond dilemma and the UAE’s vertical integration opportunity

Botswana’s economy is dependent on a single commodity: diamonds! The mineral accounts for approximately 80% of total export earnings and contributes nearly 25% of gross domestic […]