Only 13% of board members in the mining industry are women: Bedford
The Bedford Consulting Group released its annual survey of executive and board compensation in the mining industry and revealed that, within the nearly 200 companies in their sample, only 13% of board members are...
Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs
Malaysia filed criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two former executives on Monday for their role in the alleged multibillion-dollar ransacking of state investment fund 1MDB.
Attorney General Tommy Thomas said the government is seeking...
German union calls strike at Amazon warehouses
German trade union Verdi called on workers at two Amazon logistic centres to strike on Monday, part of a long-running campaign for better pay and conditions.
Verdi has organized frequent strikes at Amazon in Germany...
De Beers, NGTC Officially Launch G&J Education Services In China
De Beers announced it has officially launched its education partnership with the National Gemstone Testing Centre (NGTC), a leading China authority in the testing and inspection of gems and jewellery, extending the accessibility of...
Loved Deepika Padukone’s diamond mangalsutra? Light-weight jewellery is the new trend
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Asia Gold-High prices leave demand in the doldrums ahead of holidays
Discounts widen in India, jewellers hold off on fresh purchases
Activity quiet in China, premiums narrow to $5-$6.50/oz
Singapore premiums ease slightly to $0.50-$0.60/oz
Demand for physical gold was lacklustre in major Asian hubs...
Fura Gems Releases Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Coscuez Emerald Mine in Colombia
In a new, path-breaking step, Fura Gems Inc has released the maiden mineral resource estimate for the Coscuez mine in Colombia which projects the total yield of the mine to be six million carats....
International Flair Jewelers opens in Turkey Creek with ‘ugly jewelry’ contest
Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, as was evidenced during opening day at International Flair Jewelers. Store owner Uri (pronounce it Oodie) Freijanes decided to hold an “ugly jewelry” contest, and...
China’s November industrial output, retail sales growth misses expectations
China's November industrial output grew 5.4 percent from a year earlier and retail sales increased 8.1 percent, missing forecasts, while fixed-asset investment rose slightly more than expected in the first 11 months, official data...
Nuclear science and technology to boost Zambia’s economy
For ten years up to 2014, Zambia had one of the world’s fastest-growing economies with real GDP growth averaging roughly 6.7% per annum.
Nevertheless, in 2015 economic growth slowed down dramatically to 3.6% mainly due...
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