The South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) is now set to launch a massive search for gemstones. The move comes after a preliminary survey by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) hinted at the presence of diamonds, according to a report.
De Beers Group has signed a contract with MET/Nuna, an indigenous community-led joint venture to manage the closure, demolition, and rehabilitation of the Snap Lake Mine site in Canada’s Northwest Territories (NWT).
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced the declaration of an outbreak of Covid-19 at Gahcho Kué by the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer in the Northwest Territories of Canada. The entire workforce at Gahcho Kué is fully vaccinated against.
In a major relief to the industry, the Government of India through a notification dated 24th December 2021, has issued guidelines on exemptions given in Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts including on any article meant for international.
The World Gold Council’s 10-year programme called Gold 24/7 will make gold accessible to everyone, all the time and in any form. The programme will also try to solve gold supply integrity and also create completely fungible markets said David Tait, CEO-World.