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Inaugural Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference opens January 29, in Doha, Qatar

The inaugural Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference will be held in Doha , the capital of Qatar, at The Ned, from January 29 to 31st, 2025. “The conference endeavours to be different from other global industry events staged over the past few years. We are fully aware of the recent structural changes that have taken place throughout the diamond and gemstone supply chain. In addition, consumer preferences and behaviour also have significantly shifted” Alex Popov, Chair of the Organising Committee, declared.

Updated: 06 Jan '25 - Read more

Botswana and G7 announce G7 Verification Point with Antwerp support

The Diamond Technical Team of the G7 and Botswana announced today in a joint statement that an Export Verification Point for rough diamonds will be established in Botswana. For the development of this G7 verification point, Botswana will receive support and expertise from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), which has been operating as a G7 verification and certification hub since March 1, 2024, ensuring that diamonds of Russian origin no longer gain access to G7 markets. Earlier this year, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre already emphasized the importance of multiple export verification points and an inclusive approach,

Updated: 28 Nov '24 - Read more

Angola and United Arab Emirates sign partnership that removes tariffs and trade barriers between the countries

The CEPA, signed in Dubai, is part of a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening economic and financial cooperation ties with strategic partners and boosting sustainable development. Once implemented, this bilateral agreement will reduce or remove unnecessary tariffs and trade barriers, improve market access and create new investment and collaboration platforms for the private sector, based on mutually beneficial partnerships, the Government said in a statement to which VerAngola had access. On the Angolan side, the Secretary of State for Commerce and Services, Augusta de Carvalho Forte, signed, and on the Emirati side, the Undersecretary for International Trade, Juma Mohammed Al Kait.

Updated: 19 Dec '24 - Read more

African Mining Ministers to unite at the Mining Indaba 2025 Ministerial Symposium: Building a unified African mining value chain

In a landmark event set for 2025, African government leaders, industry stakeholders, and key figures in the mining sector will gather for the Ministerial Symposium, a critical platform aimed at advancing collaboration, addressing challenges, and fostering sustainable growth in Africa’s mining industry. This gathering reaffirms the continent’s commitment to transforming its rich mineral resources into avenues for economic resilience and development.

Updated: 14 Dec '24 - Read more

Inaugural Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference opens January 29, in Doha, Qatar

The inaugural Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference will be held in Doha , the capital of Qatar, at The Ned, from January 29 to 31st, 2025. “The conference endeavours to be different from other global industry events staged over the past few years. We are fully aware of the recent structural changes that have taken place throughout the diamond and gemstone supply chain. In addition, consumer preferences and behaviour also have significantly shifted” Alex Popov, Chair of the Organising Committee, declared.

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »

Choron Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of AMC Group

The Choron Group (“Choron”), a global leader in the diamond industry, proudly announces the acquisition of the AMC Group (“AMC”), a renowned De Beers Sightholder and supplier of certified polished diamonds to luxury brands and retailers in Asia and Europe. This strategic move strengthens the Choron Group’s position as a leader in the international diamond pipeline and expands its manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »

VICENZAORO 2025
Focusing on Next Gen Jeweller, Fostering Innovation & Growth

In an exclusive with Matteo Farsura, the Global Exhibition Manager for Jewellery & Fashion at Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) The New Jeweller International Bureau gets an insight on the upcoming Vicenzaoro 2025 and its significance. In this interview Matteo also emphasizes on T Gold, the leading technology show showcasing cutting edge tech tools that is destined to transform the very jewellery making processes

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »

Future-Proofing African Mining: Indigenous People and Mining Communities at the Heart of Mining Indaba 2025

Mining Indaba - the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – has announced a 2025 agenda that emphasises the voices of indigenous people and communities in the mainstream of the conference. The new focus for next year’s event – Investing In Mining Indaba 2025 (https://MiningIndaba.com) – reinforces the Mining Indaba commitment to future-proofing African communities, by foregrounding the experiences of those directly affected by mining.

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »

Botswana and G7 announce G7 Verification Point with Antwerp support

The Diamond Technical Team of the G7 and Botswana announced today in a joint statement that an Export Verification Point for rough diamonds will be established in Botswana. For the development of this G7 verification point, Botswana will receive support and expertise from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), which has been operating as a G7 verification and certification hub since March 1, 2024, ensuring that diamonds of Russian origin no longer gain access to G7 markets. Earlier this year, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre already emphasized the importance of multiple export verification points and an inclusive approach,

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »

Angola and United Arab Emirates sign partnership that removes tariffs and trade barriers between the countries

The CEPA, signed in Dubai, is part of a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening economic and financial cooperation ties with strategic partners and boosting sustainable development. Once implemented, this bilateral agreement will reduce or remove unnecessary tariffs and trade barriers, improve market access and create new investment and collaboration platforms for the private sector, based on mutually beneficial partnerships, the Government said in a statement to which VerAngola had access. On the Angolan side, the Secretary of State for Commerce and Services, Augusta de Carvalho Forte, signed, and on the Emirati side, the Undersecretary for International Trade, Juma Mohammed Al Kait.

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »

African Mining Ministers to unite at the Mining Indaba 2025 Ministerial Symposium: Building a unified African mining value chain

In a landmark event set for 2025, African government leaders, industry stakeholders, and key figures in the mining sector will gather for the Ministerial Symposium, a critical platform aimed at advancing collaboration, addressing challenges, and fostering sustainable growth in Africa’s mining industry. This gathering reaffirms the continent’s commitment to transforming its rich mineral resources into avenues for economic resilience and development.

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »

Angola Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Antwerp World Diamond Centre [AWDC]

Angola's Endiama E.P and Sodiam E.P signed a historic collaboration agreement with Antwerp World Diamond centre [AWDC] marking a New Era for rough diamonds mined in Angola. This agreement comes at the wake of Facets Diamond conference recently organised in Antwerp and attended by heads of mining economies, stakeholders from the diamond supply chain and companies providing traceability solutions.

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »

UAE CONCLUDES KIMBERLEY PROCESS PLENARY IN DUBAI, ACHIEVES MAJOR OUTCOMES IN ‘YEAR OF DELIVERY’

The UN-mandated Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary concluded in Dubai, UAE, on Friday as part of the historic Dubai Diamond Week which gathered hundreds of representatives from across the diamond world including industry, governments, and civil society.

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »

Arslanian Group - Leadership Status Built on the Legacy of Trust

In an exclusive with Mr Sahag Arslanian, Director, Arslanian Group, the New Jeweller bureau gets an insight on the success of the company that has

Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 Continue Reading »