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Synthetic Diamonds - Tom Moses
Senior Vice President and head of the GIA laboratories in a lecture on synthetic diamonds and CVD
South African and Zimbabwean Mining Ministers to Take Part in WDC Meeting

Susan Shabangu, Minister of Mineral Resources of the Republic of South Africa, and Dr. Obert Moses Mpofu, Zimabawe's Mines and Mining Development Minister, are among the senior government representatives who have confirmed their participation in the Ninth Annual World Diamond Council Meeting to take place in Tel Aviv from May 5 to 6.

WDC President Eli Izhakoff Registers For Diamond Exchange's Consumer Club
Eli Izhakoff: "The Israeli diamond sector is among the leading industries in the Israeli economy, and it is right that it should have a strong Consumer Club."
Lahav Committee Holds Meeting at Israel Diamond Exchange
The Economics Committee of Lahav under the leadership of Israel Diamond Exchange General Manager Moti Besser discussed issues that are likely to affect Israel's national budget at a meeting on April 21.
De Beers' first quarter diamond production up 3% on year to 6.4 million carats
De Beers' rough diamond output in the first quarter edged up 3 percent on the year-earlier period to 6.4 million carats, reported mining giant Anglo American, which owns 85 percent of the diamond firm.
Registration for IDE-Israel Electric Corp Consumer Club goes into high gear
In the first hours of opening, hundreds sign up at registration points
Belgian ambassador to Israel visits Israel Diamond Exchange
Ambassador meets IDE President Yair Sahar and members of exchange leadership, visits Trading Hall, and is briefed on activities of diamond sector and its contribution to the national economy.
Rise of 21% in production from Diavik mine in Canada in first quarter
The rise mostly resulted from an improvement in each of the kimberlite pipes at the mine which is 60-40 owned by Rio Tinto and Dominion Diamond Corporation, respectively. Rio Tinto reported a 4-percent decline overall on the year in diamond output for the first quarter.
Remembrance Day ceremony at exchange for fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks
Israel Diamond Exchange President Yair Sahar: "We are here to remember and not to forget. To remember that out parents and their parents built this country with their hands, and that we and our children must do everything to preserve it."
Alrosa signs Letter of Intent with Shanghai Diamond Exchange
Russia's Alrosa has signed a Letter of Intent with the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) for joint cooperation on a range of issues, including the auction of Alrosa rough and polished diamonds at the Shanghai exchange.
State government of Maharashtra raises VAT on ‎diamonds and precious metals
The state government of Maharashtra in India has increased Value-Added Tax (VAT) on ‎diamonds and precious metals sold in the state.
Israel Diamond Exchange signs deal to join Israel Electric Corp's Consumer Club
Starting from next Wednesday, members of the exchange and workers in the Israeli diamond sector can enjoy a wide range of benefits, discounts and unique offers offered to workers in the strongest union in the country.