Israel has expressed opposition to Qatar’s candidacy for Kimberley Process (KP) chair, threatening the diamond certification scheme’s ability to find a new leader.
Qatar is currently the only country in the running for the position for 2026, sources told Rapaport News this week.
On May 11, Natalie Gutman Chen, Israel’s acting diamond controller and its focal point for the KP, raised the country’s concerns…
The world’s largest polished manufacturer has adopted a sales model that mushroomed in popularity during the market downturn.
US president sent letters to 14 countries, noting a start date of August 1 for duties.
Deposit is third of six kimberlites in the area, thought to contain more than 40 million tonnes of ore bearing rough stones.
Andrew Rickard, president of the Jewelers Board of Trade, stresses the importance of checking customers’ credentials.
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