Mining
Jewellery Focusโs coverage of mining examines how sourcing practices, environmental standards, and ethical considerations are reshaping the way raw materials enter the jewellery supply chain.
Our editorial explores developments in gold, diamond, and coloured gemstone mining, including advancements in responsible extraction, community impact, and traceability. We feature insights from industry leaders, sustainability initiatives, and discussions around the transition to more transparent and environmentally conscious operations.
For jewellery professionals, this tag provides essential coverage of miningโs role in the industryโs sustainability journeyโbalancing economic value, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility within the global jewellery trade.
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Apr- 2016 -26 AprilCurrent Affairs
Petra Diamonds revenue soars 25% in Q3 results
Petra Diamonds has announced its revenue rose 25% to $120.5m (ยฃ82.9m) in the third quarter (Q3) of the 2016 financial year, when compared with the same period in 2015. In its latest trading update for the period from 1 January to 31 March, Petra said its revenue was pushed up…
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7 AprilQ&A Sessions
Honoured by Royalty: Greg Valerio
After recently being honoured with an MBE, the work Greg Valerio has done with artisanal and small-scale miners in the jewellery industry is second-to-none. TOM DAVIS sat down with the jeweller and activist to hear more about his experiences and where he sees the future of Fairtrade gold [divider style=”solid”…
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Jan- 2016 -25 JanuaryEconomy
Petra Diamonds revenue falls 28% in first-half results
Petra Diamonds has announced that revenue for the first six months of the financial year – ending December 31 – fell 28% to $154m (ยฃ108m). The fall in revenue was despite a 2% increase in production to 1,629,403 carats – compared with 1,601,069 carats in the same period last year…
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Dec- 2015 -1 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Petra and Ekapa Mining acquires De Beers’ Kimberley mines
Petra Diamonds and South African mining company Ekapa Mining have announced the acquisition of De Beersโ Kimberley mines. Petra, which owns the Finsch and Cullinan mines, said that deal of 102 million rand (ยฃ46.9m) will see it own a 49.9% interest in the mine, with Ekapa owning a 50.1% share.…
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Oct- 2015 -9 OctoberInternational
Alrosa unearths 102-carat diamond
Mining company Alrosa hasย recovered a large diamond of 102.85 carats from its Jubilee kimberlite pipe. The diamond was extracted by the companyโs Aikhal Mining and Processing Division (MPD) at processing plant No.14. The firm says diamond has an octahedral shape; it is transparent, with moderate yellowish hue. There are small…
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Sep- 2015 -2 SeptemberManufacturers
INFOGRAPHIC: How a diamond is made
Diamonds first formed in the earth ย some 1 billion to 3 billion years ago, and is now the most sought after gemstone within the jewellery industry.ย In the below infographicย Gear Jewellers, a jewellery retailer in Dublin,ย talks us through every stageย of the diamond industry, from how theyย are formed to the buying process.
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Apr- 2015 -1 AprilEconomy
Polished diamond prices fall in March
Polished diamond prices softened in March as trading volumes were restricted by weak demand, according to the latest report from Rapaport. Diamond market sentiment was “weak” throughout the first quarter, with jewellers avoiding large inventory purchases and buying focused on satisfying specific demand to fill existing orders. The RapNet Diamond…
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Jan- 2015 -22 JanuaryEvents
Record-breaking csarite to be displayed in Tucson
Milenyum Mining has announced that the worldโs largest known faceted csarite gemstone will be displayed by The Courtney Collection, at the Gem and Jewelry Exchange trade show in Tucson, US.ย The 121.65-carat pear-shaped gem was cut from a rough of approximately 430 grams โ previously, the largest known faceted csarite…
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Sep- 2014 -24 SeptemberTrade Organisations
RJC officially recognises โFairminedโ small-scale mining standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) yesterday announced an official standard for artisanal and small-scale mining.ย The โFairmined Standard v.2.0โ is now officially recognised as a Responsible Mining Standard under the RJC Chain of Custody (CoC) standard for precious metals. The standard aims to…
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15 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Fairtrade announces consultation process on its Standard for Gold
Fairtrade International has launched a public consultation on its Standard for Gold and Associated Precious Metals for Artisanal and Small-scale Mining.ย The consultation will explore how Fairtrade can best tackle new regulation and legislation in the gold industry. The aim is for Fairtrade to offer a small but scalable solution…
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