Articles Tagged "surat"

Surat looks to Zimbabwe for rough diamond supply

Surat Rough Diamond Sourcing Limited (SRDS), a company set up to source rough diamonds for local manufacturers, has requested that Zimbabwe supply it with $100 million worth of Marange diamonds each month. “We request minister Mpofu and the government of Zimbabwe to facilitate the supply of rough diamonds, on a regular monthly basis, to the [...]

Diamonds: New Economic Powers Fight for Control

The fight for control of natural resources is heating up between the two fastest growing economies. In a secret deal with Zimbabwe, the Chinese military has secured permits to mine the Marange diamond fields. India, looking to control its supply of rough stones for Surat’s cutting and polishing sector is looking to aide African Nations with medicines, and infrastructure projects.

Well On The Path Of A Recovery

The festive cheer, the series of 'good news' reports and the stepped up buying all mean that the good times are probably back for the diamond industry.

Diamonds Set To Shine Again

Dealers are gearing up for the forthcoming Valentine Day celebrations. Though nowhere near as important as Christmas or even the change of a year, Valentine's Day holds the promise of driving up sales.

Surat Diamond Industry is on Revival Path

Surat diamond industry is on the revival path after it got hit by the recession. It has seen a raise in demand for diamonds and re-opening of some closed units. CP Vanani, President, Surat Diamond Association, stated: In the last one and half month, we have seen an increase in demands for diamond. For full [...]