ALROSA among leaders of environmental and energy efficiency rating
ALROSA, the largest diamond mining company in the world, took the second place in the final rating of the fundamental (environmental and energy) efficiency of the 150 largest companies in Russia and Kazakhstan operating...
Why 2019 could be a stellar year for gold
Gold has gotten a boost over the past three months, rising more than 4%, as investors flock to so-called “safe-haven” trades, and the commodity is headed even higher in 2019, according to strategists.
“Volatility has...
Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers represents India, bags 2nd place in the France Skills Competition!
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De Beers Sells $540M In Cycle 10; Year Total Now Provisional $5.46B
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Only 13% of board members in the mining industry are women: Bedford
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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
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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...
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