Group wanted to extort $2 million in cryptocurrency from business owner.

From synthetics submitted to labs as natural, to stolen diamonds, security breaches and stone swapping, there was a lot to watch out for this year.

Businesses tied to Kamlesh Pattni, some of which operate in Dubai’s DMCC, are included in list.

Manufacturing supervisor took gold, silver and platinum from employer, says US Attorney’s Office.

Bloc extends “sunrise period” by six months, introduces “grandfathering” clause.

Single import channel in Belgium would cause harm, trade leaders argue.

Sanctions must be “practical, industry-wide and enforceable,” miner argues. 

Proposal for “grandfathered” goods reaches EU envoys, according to Reuters.

Industry consultant Robert Wake-Walker analyzes what we know and what we don’t about the G7 rules.

Money-laundering syndicate exported low-value synthetics to India but declared them as high-value naturals.