Archive for April, 2009

Indian Diamond Exporters may replace US market with Middle East

The diamond industry in Surat, which has encountered a dip in US diamond demand, is now seeking out new markets like the Middle East. GJEPC Chairman Vasant Mehta stated: We are looking away from the US markets. We will spend up to Rs 50 crore a year on promotions in the Middle East which has [...]

Tahera Diamond has entered into financial advisory agreement

Tahera Diamond Corporation declared that it has entered into a financial advisory agreement with Cormark Securities Inc. in connection with a potential equity or debt financing to raise gross proceeds of between $30 and $40 million to fund the re-commencement of commercial mining operations at the Jericho Diamond Mine, or the direct or indirect sale [...]

MMTC opened retail chain for diamond jewellery

State-owned commodity trader MMTC Ltd, in association with diamond company Gitanjali Group, on Tuesday launched ‘Suddhi Sampoorna Vishwash’, a chain of retail stores for selling hallmark gold and diamond jewellery. For full story, click here