Trade Organisations

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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UK jewellery industry ‘confused’ by KP decision

The UK jewellery industry "has been left baffled following the recent announcement that Zimbabwe is once again to be included…

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ARM and RJC join forces to improve practices in artisanal and small scale mining

The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have announced their agreement on a memorandum of…

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Fairtrade and Fairmined gold certification set for the States in 2012

An international group of jewellery, mining and environmental stakeholders, including the UK’s Greg Valerio, met at the end of last…

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