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De Beers to Sell Rough Diamonds at Auctions Using Futures
De Beers is to begin providing customers of its rough diamond auctions with an opportunity to determine the volume of goods they wish to purchase, over a given period, through the introduction of forward contract sales.
Jewelry Exhibition of Shenkar College Graduates on Display at Diamond Museum
The jewelry exhibition of graduates of Shenkar College's jewelry design department opens on July 11 at 5PM at the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum.
Botswana Posts Sharp Fall in Rough Diamond Exports in May
Botswana's exports of rough diamonds in May slumped to $267.7 million from $402.2 million in April, the Bank of Botswana reported in official statistics.
Mixed Fortunes in Forex: Dollar Up to 3.65, Euro Weakens
The Bank of Israel announced on Sunday that it bought $1.44 billion in June. At the end of last month, Israel's foreign currency reserves stood at $78.22 billion.
Israeli Polished Diamond Imports and Exports Stable in H1
Israel's Diamond Controller, Shmuel Mordechai: the trend of stability is continuing in imports and exports of rough and polished diamonds despite the global economic slowdown and the crisis in the diamond sector.
Rio Tinto to Tender Canadian Diamonds in Israel
The mining giant will hold a tender of diamonds from Canada at a special booth to be constructed in the IDE Trading Hall at the August 26-29 US & International Diamond Week.
Lior Gemological Services Presents Sophisticated Weighing Device to IDE
At a special ceremony on Thursday, the IDE’s Technology Wing in the Trading Hall received one of the most accurate measuring devices in the world that can measure to 1/10,000th of a carat.
Reuven Kaufman Wins Another Term as NY DDC President
Kaufman was first elected as president of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York in 2011 following the resignation of Moshe Mosbacher.
Rio Tinto to hold viewing for auction of Diavik mine rough at Israel Diamond Exchange
Viewing to take place during US & International Diamond Week, August 26-29
Diamond Exchange Donates Money for Training Programs for Sheba Hospital
Donation given in framework of annual assistance given by the bourse to the hospital to finance scholarships for training programs for the Cardiology department and acquisition of medical equipment.
Botswana: Okavango Starts Pilot Rough Auction Ahead of Start of Activities
Okavango, established in 2011 following an agreement between De Beers and the Botswana government, is entitled to sell 12% of Debswana's production this year. That will increase to 15% in 2016
First Conference in Advancing Women at IDE
More than 100 women members of the exchange took part in a first-ever conference aimed at advancing the status of female members of the bourse. IDE President Yair Sahar called on the women to join a Steering Committee that will propose courses of action.