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Jean-Marc Lieberherr Appointed to Head Rio Tinto Diamonds
Mining giant Rio Tinto has named Jean-Marc Lieberherr as the head of its diamond business – Rio Tinto Diamonds.
Tzoffey's stages auction during US & International Diamond Week
August auction to focus on important, large fancy-colored diamonds.
Diamond Production Rises by 16% in Q2, Alrosa Reports
The miner's output for last year as a whole came to 34.4 million carats, indicating that the firm aims to keep production largely unchanged in 2013
Prominent Italian delegation to attend Diamond Week
among the participants, Roberto Coin, celebrated jewelry designer and manufacturer, CIBJO president - Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri and members of the Italian diamond exchange
Hong Kong Jewelry Sales Jump 42.5% in June
It is the second consecutive month that jewelry sales have risen, following a 34.3-percent rise in sales in May
Blue Nile Reports 19% Rise in Sales in Q2
The firm also announced that founder and Chairman Mark Vadon would be stepping down at the end of the year
DMIA Welcomes Conclusion of Lawsuit Against De Beers
DMIA's President Ronnie VanderLinden in a statement. "Although it took a while, those that had the claims approved are happy to receive the funds. It also signifies the end of an era!"
Registration Period Ends For Rio Tinto Tender at IDE
Due to the strong interest and large number of firms registering, Rio Tinto said that registration has ended for its rough diamond tender of goods from the Diavik mine that is slated to take place at the upcoming Buyers’ Week.
Alrosa to hold tender of 10.8 carat plus rough diamonds during US & International Diamond Week in August
Alrosa, Russia's largest diamond mining corporation and one of the world's leading producers of rough diamonds, announced the firm will organize and hold a rough diamond tender during the summer edition of the US & International Diamond Week in Israel, in less than a month from now.
De Beers 2012 Report to Society Shows $4 Billion to Stakeholders
The De Beers Group 2012 Report to Society shows the miner paid $3.9 billion, or 74.9 percent of total diamond sales revenues, to stakeholders in Africa, including governments, suppliers, employees, and shareholders.
Yair Sahar to Netanyahu: Help Us With Entry Visas For 50 Indian Buyers
Around 50 Indian buyers wanting to take part in the upcoming Buyers’ Week event have still not received their entry visas to Israel. IDE President Yair Sahar sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid for assistance.
Alrosa to Add Fourth Rough Tender Especially for Buyers' Week
Following a strong response from the Israeli diamond sector to sales this year, Russian diamond giant Alrosa has decided to hold a fourth rough diamond tender.