Israel Diamonds

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Articles in August 2006 issue of Israel Diamonds

• Alrosa makes $29 million at rough diamond auction.(FACETS)
• Polygon opens offices in Dubai, Mumbai and Shenzhen.(FACETS)
• China cuts VAT on diamond imports.(FACETS)
• A World Diamond Congress for the ages.
• Aber diamond profits up 75 percent.(FACETS)
• NWT rough diamond exports triple over six-year period.(FACETS)
• Sarin announces new systems for rough and polished.(FACETS)
• World Diamond Council appoints Ernest Blom as vice chairman.(SHORT cuts)
• Israel presents awards at World Diamond Congress.(SHORT cuts)
• Arrest of jeweler should set off alarm bells, says expert.(FACETS)
• Israel Diamond Exchange to add fifth skyscraper.(FACETS)
• Moti Ganz elected chairman of Israel Diamond Institute.(SHORT cuts)
• Jovella 2006 reports higher numbers, but disappointment over lack of co-ordination with WDC.
• Liberian official says diamond export ban soon will be lifted.(FACETS)
• Israeli government to cut levy on polished imports.(FACETS)
• Viewpoint.
  by Arikha, Itzchak
• Finds niche in high-end design.(JEWELRY ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT)
• Production to be stepped up at Letseng mine in Lesotho.(FACETS)
• Net polished exports continue to slide.(SUMMING UP)
• Rough times are good for the Israeli diamond center.
• South African company polishing 150 synthetics monthly.(FACETS)
• GIA equipment gives further boost to Israeli technology wing.
• The diamond industry takes on Hollywood; Warner Bros. is spending $100 million on making its film about conflict diamonds in 1999, and laying out a massive $43 million on promoting and marketing it during the critical Christmas sales season. In a move to
  by Robinson, Albert
• Will Diamdel's move boost diamond supply to Israel--or just its prestige.
• Namibian diamond industry.(FACETS)
• Israeli award further enhances Leviev's role in global diamond trade.
• Murowa mine may wind down production from 2009.(FACETS)
• Trial continues for diamond dealer's alleged murderers.(FACETS)
• BHP Billiton announces expansion at Ekati mine.(FACETS)
• WFDB Mark will transform federation, says the organization's new president.(Interview)
• Botswana denies wanting to sell De Beers stake.(FACETS)
• Trans Hex focuses on South Africa rather than Angola.(FACETS)
• South Africa wants to try cutting all diamonds locally.(FACETS)
• IDMA takes a long hard look at a tough business environment; during DTC Managing Director Varda Shine's appearance before the IDMA General Assembly, the DTC was urged to remind its clients that meeting their financial obligations to the trade is an integr
  by Katz, Sheryl
• Construction begins on Ontario's first diamond mine.(FACETS)
• De Beers to mine diamonds offshore in South Africa.(FACETS)
• Penny expects South Africa to moderate export tax.(FACETS)
• Consumer confidence issues dominate WFDB sessions in Tel Aviv.