Trade Organisations

British Hallmarking Council appoints new chairman

The former chairman of the 238-year-old Sheffield Assay Office has been appointed to the organisation's governing body, the British Hallmarking…

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BHI Silver Medal awarded to Roger W Smith

The British Horological Institute (BHI) has awarded Roger Smith the Barrett Silver Medal of the BHI at its recent annual…

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Spring Fair launch for the BJA 125th anniversary awards

To celebrate its 125th anniversary this year, the BJA has launched a membership awards programme to recognise the efforts and…

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New chief financial officer for De Beers Group

De Beers Group has appointed Gareth Mostyn as the company's chief financial officer. Mostyn, who is currently head of corporate…

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RJC announces press conference and chain of custody session at Vicenzaoro

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a press conference and a Chain of Custody (CoC) session to be held…

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Big move ahead for Birmingham Assay Office

Birmingham Assay Office, which can trace its roots back to 1773, is preparing to embark on one of the busiest…

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New logo to commemorate 125 years for the BJA

To mark the British Jewellers' Association's (BJA) 125th anniversary in 2012, a commemorative logo has been produced, designed to "reflect…

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Argos achieves RJC certification ahead of ‘meet the buyers’ initiative

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Argos, the multi-channel retailer, has achieved certification by meeting the ethical, human…

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HMRC alert to VAT changes for businesses

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to VAT-registered businesses across the UK regarding changes that will come…

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Mastermelt Ltd joins LBMA

Precious metal reclamation company Mastermelt Ltd has been accepted as an associate member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).…

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