An IPO looks most likely, with pricing depending on plans to stabilise earnings and bolster free cash flow
Al Cook plans a mining-to-retail operation after savage downturn and failed BHP bid for owner Anglo American
Jewellery brands are facing action from trade and advertising watchdogs over their product descriptions
The two markets, and how they reach their public, are proving more and more complementary
‘It’s a different value proposition, and people are voting with their wallets’, says chief of mass-market jeweller
The natural jewels have lost their old mystique because carbon crystals can be grown in labs
Why is De Beers’ output decreasing so fast?
Miners are battling to whittle down the oversupply of gems
Anglo American unit’s output down 23% as luxury pullback and emergence of lab-grown gems take toll
The London-based gemmological institute is expanding its international reach with its scientifically focused programmes
Chinese consumers’ shift to gold jewellery helps push down demand despite wider revival in luxury market
Rubies and emerald prices hold up but man-made rivals dull demand of diamonds
Alrosa’s assets in the bloc will be frozen along with those of its chief, who will also be subject to a travel ban
Mining boss faces battle as lab-grown alternatives proliferate
Precious gems have so far been exempted from western sanctions imposed in response to Ukraine war
Chair of Kimberley Process says African countries view proposal as a penalty that will cause ‘irreparable harm’
Foreign policy chief says agreement at G7 level cleared hurdles set by Belgium and other countries
Several industry names shun sustainability survey despite boards placing higher value on responsible practices
In search of the perfect stone at a rare auction in Antwerp
Sector suffers first big casualty from glut of man-made gemstones
A new arts institution that opened last month in China is part of a growing regional movement to showcase local craftsmanship
Gemology experts praise the Chinese company behind the Yiqisong Nanshan mine for taking a sustainable and integrated approach
Sector sees increased demand and a better-organised supply
Also in this newsletter: the EU’s future climate commissioner gears up for grilling on his fossil fuel past
Proposals would reshape global market for the precious stones, but implementation will divide industry
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