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GIA Launches Diamond Origin Service
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has begun accepting submissions for a new service providing consumers with
News Jul 28, 2022 Leah Meirovich
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Global Rough Production Rebounds in 2021
Diamond production recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2021 as the market bounced back and mining nations in Africa expanded
News Jul 07, 2022 Rapaport News
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Russia Is ‘Elephant in the Room’ as KP Session Ends
The status of Russian diamonds was the main point of contention at the recent Kimberley Process (KP) intersessional
News Jun 26, 2022 Rapaport News
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Asscher to Serve Extra Year as WDC Head
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has extended the term of its current officers for an additional year
News Jun 20, 2022 Rapaport News
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Civil Society Calls to Suspend Russia from Kimberley Process
The Civil Society Coalition is urging the Kimberley Process (KP) to take a stand against Russian diamonds and
News Jun 14, 2022 Rapaport News
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GIA Offers Consumers Diamond Origin Information
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will launch a consumer-facing service that will verify the country of origin
News Apr 19, 2022 Rapaport News
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World Diamond Council Removes Alrosa
The World Diamond Council (WDC) ended Alrosa’s membership on Friday in response to the latest US sanctions against the
News Apr 12, 2022 Rapaport News
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Dubai Partners with Botswana to Promote Diamonds
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed an agreement with Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company to cross-promote
News Mar 15, 2022 Rapaport News
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India: Traders Must Join GJEPC to Import Rough
The Indian government will require all traders to become members of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion
News Nov 24, 2021 Rapaport News
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Russia, Belgium Sign Deal on Digital Export Certs
Russia and Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) calling for the digital exchange of information that
News Nov 22, 2021 Rapaport News
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Conflict-Diamond Definition Back Under Scrutiny
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has repeated its call for reforms to the Kimberley Process (KP),
News Nov 09, 2021 Rapaport News
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World Diamond Council Launches New Guidelines
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has upgraded its System of Warranties program to cover a broader set of commitments
News Sep 22, 2021 Rapaport News
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Kimberley Process to Hold Hybrid Plenary Meeting
The annual Kimberley Process (KP) plenary will take place online and in person from November 8 to 12,
News Sep 19, 2021 Rapaport News
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The Importance of a New Conflict-Diamond Definition
Rapaport Magazine recently carried an article by Farai Maguwu, founding director of the Centre for Natural Resource Governance
News Sep 05, 2021 Rapaport News
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Atrocities Haunt Zimbabwe’s Marange Fields
In the corridors of the Kimberley Process (KP) intersessional and plenary meetings, smartly dressed men and women
News Aug 25, 2021 Farai Maguwu
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Diamond Broker Willie Nagel Dies
Willie Nagel, a legendary diamond broker and pioneer of the Kimberley Process (KP), died on July 14, according
News Jul 20, 2021 Rapaport News
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Diamond Production Plunges in 2020
Global rough-diamond production slumped last year, new data showed, as miners slashed output in response to the Covid-19
News Jul 08, 2021 Rapaport News
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Tensions Rise over Definition of Conflict Diamonds
A recent global meeting of the Kimberley Process (KP) ended in controversy as Chinese delegates allegedly clashed with a representative
News Jul 05, 2021 Joshua Freedman
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Two Major Trade Bodies Sign Partnership Deal
The World Diamond Council (WDC) and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have agreed to work together
News Mar 16, 2021 Rapaport News
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Groups Urge Caution over Central African Republic
The World Diamond Council (WDC) and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) have called on the
News Feb 28, 2021 Rapaport News
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