Diamonds Do Good (DDG), the global nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the positive impact of natural diamonds in communities around the world, is proud to announce that
Nigeria's mining sector remains vastly underutilized. Historically, its contribution to GDP ranged from a
mere 0.17% to 0.3%. However, the sector is now showing remarkable resurgence,
The French government has extended its highest recognition to the global gem and jewellery fraternity, as the 2025 CIBJO Congress will convene in Paris under the official
In a watershed step to boost consumer demand for natural diamonds, GJEPC joined top diamond-producing nations and industry bodies in signing the Luanda Accord on
Last week, on June 10 and 11, we held a very successful Presidents’ Meeting in New York, hosted by the Diamond Dealers Club of New York, led by President Elliot Krischer, with illustrious speakers such as Botswana President Duma Boko, Botswana Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Kenewendo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas Diamantino Azevedo, De Beers CEO Al Cook, De Beers EVP Paul Rowley, Kimberley Process Chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem,
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Minister Diamantino Pedro Azevedo underscores vision for industry-led, pan-African ownership. The Republic of Angola announced that its national diamond company ENDIAMA E.P. has submitted a fully financed offer to acquire a strategic minority stake in De Beers, as part of the global sales process launched by Anglo American plc, which has said it expects to complete the divestment by end-2025. Angola stressed that the proposal does not seek majority control.
 The 20th edition of the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) drew to a glittering close on 13 July 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, celebrating two decades of elevating Singapore
De Beers Group today published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting significant progress across its key focus areas of climate, livelihoods, nature and provenance.
De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, today announced a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of
As part of the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Catoca Mining Society and the 50th anniversary of National Independence, Expo Catoca — 30 Years will take place between August 26th and 28th, 2025, at the Luanda Base, Talatona, from 09:00 am, Under the motto: Here, where diamonds meet community. The event emerges as a space for celebration, reflection and sharing of the most relevant milestones in Catoca's trajectory, reaffirming its commitment to
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 The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has successfully secured a zero percent US import tariff on natural polished diamonds of European origin. The exemption,
Angola has confirmed that its state-owned diamond company, ENDIAMA E.P., has submitted a fully financed bid to acquire a strategic minority stake in De Beers.
Gaston International DMCC ("Gaston"), part of Jemora Group, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the "Binding Term Sheet") with Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio ("Administrators") of Lucapa Diamond Company Limited ("Lucapa"), an ASX-listed company, for a Deed of Company Arrangement ("DOCA") contemplating the acquisition of all issued shares of Lucapa by Gaston (the "Transaction").
Under the Transaction, Gaston proposes to acquire Lucapa and its mining interests
The first edition of India Jewellery Designers & Artisans Forum was launched by the New Jeweller International Group during the ongoing IIJS Premiere 2025. Industry stalwarts as panelists discussed the way ahead with respect to the Artisan and Jewellery designers fraternity. A unified call for safeguarding the depleting artisan numbers in India was called for both by the panelists as well as Participants in the room, comprising Association heads, Jewellery designers, manufacturers as well as Educationists.
Dr Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO, World Jewellery Confederation, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Colored Gemstone Association
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The 2nd edition of AGDRT 2025 opened today at the Bharat Diamond Bourse Convention hall
with illustrious researchers, scientists and Internationally renowned speakers taking the stage.
Advances in Gem and Diamond Research and Technology [AGDRT] is a globally renowned
symposium where leading research scientists and gemologists congregate to present research
papers. Gemmological Institute of India, the leading institution servicing the gem and diamond
sector in terms of
In an exclusive with Mr. Tehmasp Printer, CEO, IGI & Mr. Anoop Mehta, recently appointed Chairman of IGI, the New Jeweller magazine bureau gains insights into the
India’s diamond industry has seen better days. With rising costs, delayed deals, and fewer opportunities, many traders are struggling to keep pace. But a change is here. GA Demands, a mobile-first app built by Indian traders, for Indian traders, is helping the diamond market bounce back — by giving users more control, zero commission fees, and smarter technology to close deals faster.
 Sarine Technologies Ltd. is doubling down on specialised artificial intelligence (AI) as the cornerstone of its growth strategy, extending its reach from
In July 2025, staff from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), including GIA Executive Vice President and Chief Research and Laboratory Officer Tom Moses
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Antonio Gervasio Manuel Zola has gained a rich experience of over 20 years in the Diamond Industry serving in various critical departments pertaining to the Natural diamond sector.

Elegant Collection has emerged as a global leader in the diamond and jewellery industry, admired for its exquisite craftsmanship, innovative designs,
In an exclusive with Mr.Julius Tsheko, Regional Director, India & Asia, Botswana Investment & Trade
Centre, The New Jeweller International Media Group got an insight on the trade development initiatives
of Botswana regarding the diamond sector and the dynamic economic development initiatives under
the new regime. Excerpts: Your presentation at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai was indeed enlightening. What are you
looking at
Whenever I meet with traders, manufacturers, and other diamond industry professionals, I continue to hear complaints about the strong emphasis placed on diamond traceability.
In an exclusive with The New Jeweller UAE bureau Mr.Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & CEO - DMCC gives an insight on the key factors responsible for making .
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