Hong Kong firm develops tech to detect lab-grown yellow diamonds
The Diamond Natural Device is reportedly the first tech system capable of identifying the yellowish gems together with the colourless to near-colourless range of diamonds.
The Africa-focused miner needs funding to complete the acquisition of the Mothae project and to repay short-term debts, including £500,000 due this week.
With the changes, Anglo’s chief Mark Cutifani is trying to turn around the company’s fortunes following years during which it has underperformed its peers.
The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, known as the ‘Connoisseurs Collection” weighing a total of 44.14 carats and including four Fancy Red diamonds, was internationally popular with winners from 11 countries.
Richemont reported that revenue rose 15 percent year on year to $6.25 billion (EUR 5.82 billion) for the six months that ended on September 30, on the back of strong jewelry sale figures. The luxury group’s gross margin dropped one percentage point to 65 percent. Still, gross profit increased 13 percent to $4.07 billion.Sales at Richemont’s jewelry brands.