The Kimberley Process plenary meeting in Zimbabwe has reached a bitter ending after concluding with a deadlock over the definition of ‘conflict diamonds’. According to reporting by IDEX, after…
The Russian government has accused Western countries of undermining the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in a bid to further politicise the diamond industry. Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev…
According to the latest figures from the Kimberley Process, Russia's rough diamond exports declined significantly in the past year amid worldwide sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's rough…
According to the latest figures from the Kimberley Process, Russia's rough diamond exports declined significantly in the past year amid worldwide sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's rough…
Industry speculation over the future of diamonds sourced from Russia has ramped up, with media sources suggesting further prohibitions will be installed in early 2024. Rob Bates of JCK…
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has confirmed that Feriel Zerouki is the organisation's new president, assuming the role after serving as vice president to Edward Asscher for three years. …
Among the most talked about topics today in the gemstone and jewelry industry are ethics and sustainability. BARBARA WHEAT discusses some of the challenges involved in improving the level…
Outgoing president of the World Diamond Council (WDC), Edward Asscher, has defended the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) amid scrutiny over its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Asscher…
As debate continues to swirl around future economic penalties expected to be implemented against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, the impact of these sanctions has been…
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) has appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as chair for 2024. The UAE will assume the role of vice chair in 2023 working…