Botswana Diamonds hopes at the Kalahari

Botswana Diamonds said about the Company’s Sunland Minerals exploration projects in Botswana.  Sunland Minerals is a JV with Alrosa and BOD is the operator that, mineral sampling over the 8 previously discovered and announced high contrast geophysical anomalies in the Gope Region of the Kalahari Desert is completed.

A total of 267 kimberlitic indicator minerals (KIMs)  were discovered. All 8 anomalies had KIMs. The KIMs included 41 garnets, 13 chromites, 139 ilmenites, 4 chrome diopsides and 70 olivines. An analysis of the grains by Remote Exploration Services of Cape Town concluded that the sources were likely to be local due to the abundance, size and fresh surface textures of the KIMs.

Renaissance of Sunrise Dam Gold Mine

AngloGold Ashanti reported that the commissioning of the Recovery Enhancement Project at its Sunrise Dam Gold Mine in Western Australia was successfully completed on time at the end of June 2018, cementing the next step in the mine’s renaissance.

Development of the large, high-grade Vogue ore body at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine is now underway, which along with improved recoveries, increased mining volumes and a range of productivity enhancements, is expected to result in an increase in production of around 25%, to about 300,000 ounces in 2018.

Asanko H1 production goes up than guidance

Asanko Gold Inc located in Ghana, West Africa, said its production results for Quarterly gold production of 53,501 ounces and half year production of 101,731 ounces, exceeding upper end of H1 2018 guidance of 90,000 – 100,000 ounces. Quarterly gold sales of 51,785 ounces, generating US$66.6 million in gold revenue at an average realized price of US$1,286 per ounce.

Commenting on the quarter Peter Breese, President and CEO, said “The Asanko Gold Mine delivered another set of solid production results this quarter, exceeding the top end of our H1 2018 guidance. Steady state levels of ore production at Nkran resumed in June, a month ahead of schedule, and the processing facility achieved yet another quarterly milling record. We are well positioned to meet our H2 2018 and full year guidance.”

The processing plant achieved yet another quarterly record milling performance of 1.37 million tonnes, processing a monthly record of 479,361 tonnes in June, which is well above the recently upgraded design of 5 million tonnes per annum.

Offering floral design with innovation!

Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Chokshi is a heritage brand with a lineage of 78 years and has been known for crafting masterpieces, which are designed with innovation, rarity of raw material and are high on aesthetics. International celebrities like Olivia Wilde, Mary J Blige, have also worn the exquisitely handcrafted jewellery by Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Chokshi for Oscars 2018.

GJEPC members acts as whistle blowers!

Unearths of the huge money laundering scam of Rs. 3,000 crore

Malpractitioner were not members of GJEPC

GJEPC’s sustained vigilant campaign and assistance aids the unearthing of money laundering through import! 

GJEPC thanks the Government of India and DRI for the thorough investigations exposing the Rs. 3,000 crore import scam. As the apex organisation entrusted with the welfare of 6,000-plus members and more than 5 million livelihoods dependent on this industry, we have been taking initiatives time and again to sensitise the government about any irregularities.

WYSD to be observed in India

In the row to observe World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) on July 15, IndiaSkills National Competitions held to boost skill India. This year WorldSkills India organized district and state level competitions across 20 states, followed by 4 regional competitions from March to June 2018.

More than 50,000 competitors across 24 states competed at these competitions. As a next step, the winners from all the state and regional level competitions competed at the IndiaSkills National Competition 2018. More than 400 competitors from across the country competed in 40+ skills at this event.

Forevermark trend report 2018

Update 4: Forevermark, hosted the 7th edition of the Forevermark Forum in Delhi with the theme,  ‘The Future Is Now’ & also tabled the report is available now!

From the international fashion and art scenes, to social movements and celebrity culture, Forevermark has identified the influences and inspirations that it considers will shape desire for diamonds in 2018 with the Forevermark Trend Report 2018.

AI technology based diamond grading in Mumbai

Sarine Technologies Ltd held a celebratory event to mark the official opening of the Sarine Technology Lab in Mumbai, India the hub of the global diamond industry. The event, which took place on July 10th at the Sofitel Mumbai BKC, was attended by numerous Sarine customers, diamond professionals and members of the press, who braved the seasonal floods to participate.

The fully-packed audience enjoyed a presentation about the Sarine Lab and the changes it brings to the industry, given by Sarine Group CEO, David Block. The Sarine Lab offering was well received by the members of the diamond industry present, and the press came prepared with relevant questions. Industry leaders were receptive to the change the lab will bring through its AI technology based approach, and voiced their enthusiasm for the wave of transformation that is sweeping the industry. Invitees were also given an exclusive tour of the new Sarine Lab.

Tanishq launched solitaires campaign

India’s most trusted jewellery brand, Tanishq has launched a unique campaign that aims to highlight how Tanishq is here to offer the best solitaires in the country. Tanishq strongly believes that solitaires are symbolic of being one in a million and should offer consistency across cut, clarity, and colour.

Through the ‘Heeron mein Heera’ campaign, Tanishq is creating awareness around diamonds, specifically solitaire quality along with introducing a set of parameters that the brand abides by, specially for its diamond jewellery.

Glamour 2018 ready to open-up!

Monsoon is to turn more mesmerizing with ‘Glamour 2018’, India’s largest B2C fine jewellery exhibition

“Jewellery is like a spice-it always complements what’s already there!”

Embarking 17 years ago as an emerging exhibitor of true luxury, Glamour has been synonymous to India's Finest Premium Jewelry exhibit. Nurtured by ABEC Exhibitions and Conferences Pvt. Ltd. (ABECL), it has been setting new benchmarks and becoming a shining beacon of business and stature for the Indian private exhibition sector.