Gemfields Urges Zambia to Reconsider: Export Tax Comes at a Difficult Time
"London-listed Gemfields said on Wednesday that it would lobby the Zambian government to suspend the newly reinstated 15% export duty on precious gemstones,which would...
Artisanal Miners in Malawi Butt Heads with the Government Over Mining Rights in Large...
In Malawi, artisanal miners frequently clash with the government over restrictions on access to mining areas designated for large-scale exploration. This has led to...
“IT’S A BOY!” … A Really BIG Boy! … A 262-Pound Baby Elephant Named...
The fourth generation of Asian elephants at the Saint Louis zoo has arrived! And his name is Jet. Jet, named after the fossilized driftwood,...
Future of Opal Mining Remains Up in the Air: Recommendations On Hold According to...
Following up on a feature story in Australia's Mining Monthly magazine, Jeweller Magazine reports that "Debate over the future of opal mining in New...
Timely Watches that Celebrate the Year of the Snake, Serpentine Style
The Lunar New Year, the year of the Wood Snake, begins in just a few days, on January 29th. And what seems like clockwork,...
South Africa’s Inaugural 2025 South Africa Diamond Show, all about Natural Diamond Value, Sustainability...
South Africa’s State Diamond Trader presents the inaugural diamond show in Cape Town, February 2-5. The 2025 South Africa Diamond Show will focus on sustainability and ethical...
Morningstar Reports: Cheap Jewelry Holiday, Signet’s Stock “Tumbling.” JCK Reports: Signet “More Focused” on...
As reported by Morningstar News, "shares of Signet Jewelers Ltd. were headed for their worst day in nearly five years, after the parent of...
Zambian Tax Could Hike Emerald Prices: Just when Gemfields thought things couldn’t get worse
Last week, we reported that Gemfields was cutting costs due to lower-than-expected emerald auction results. It was noted that competition from Zambian producers had...
Susan Jacques to Retire as GIA President and CEO: GIA Board of Governors to...
CARLSBAD, California – January 14, 2025 - The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the planned retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Jacques,...
Professor Dr. Henry A. Hänni: Former Director of the SSEF, died January 9th, 2025...
Professor Dr. Henry A. Hänni was a pioneering gemological scientist, educator, and mentor whose contributions have shaped the modern field of gemology. He served...
AGTA’s Tucson INSPIRE Seminars and Demonstrations: Plan Ahead
It’s January, and that means we’re all planning our daily schedules for the upcoming days in Tucson, Arizona, at the gems and minerals shows....
Sotheby’s Geneva November Diamond Recap – Several Lessons in Color Grading
The Magnificent Jewels Sale this past November in Geneva featured quite a few fancy color diamonds, with four that really caught our attention. -...
