Mining
Jewellery Focus’s 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 mining’s role in the industry’s sustainability journey—balancing economic value, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility within the global jewellery trade.
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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 (£108m). 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 Beers’ Kimberley mines. Petra, which owns the Finsch and Cullinan mines, said that deal of 102 million rand (£46.9m) 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 has recovered a large diamond of 102.85 carats from its Jubilee kimberlite pipe. The diamond was extracted by the company’s 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 some 1 billion to 3 billion years ago, and is now the most sought after gemstone within the jewellery industry. In the below infographic Gear Jewellers, a jewellery retailer in Dublin, talks us through every stage of the diamond industry, from how they 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 world’s largest known faceted csarite gemstone will be displayed by The Courtney Collection, at the Gem and Jewelry Exchange trade show in Tucson, US. The 121.65-carat pear-shaped gem was cut from a rough of approximately 430 grams – previously, the largest known faceted csarite…
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Sep- 2014 -24 SeptemberTrade Organisations
RJC officially recognises ‘Fairmined’ 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. The ‘Fairmined Standard v.2.0’ 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. 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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Jun- 2014 -30 JuneAdvice
LEGAL CORNER: Can I renew my lease? Statutory right to a lease renewal
By Stephen Welfare, partner, Royds LLP A tenant of a business lease has a statutory right to a lease renewal at the end of the contractual term. If a tenant satisfies the criteria set out in section 23 of the Landlord & Tenant Act [LTA] 1954, it will be entitled…
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18 JuneEvents
Gemfields success at inaugural ruby auction
Gemfields has generated total revenue of $33.5 million at its first rough ruby and corundum auction held in Singapore. The auction, which was held in Singapore from June 12 to 17, saw over 2.03 million carats of ruby and corundum placed on offer, of which 1.82 million carats were sold,…
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