Podcasts about De Beers

Hosts Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates interview a pair of high jewelry designers who also happen to be sisters: Ofira Sandberg and Lorraine Schwartz. The women share their family's history going back three generations in the jewelry industry, and tell how they ended up in the business despite their childhood vow not to. Lorraine and Ofira also talk about where they got their keen eye for design and how it helped their star rise as jewelers and led to relationships with several entertainment icons—including Barbra Streisand, Elizabeth Taylor, Beyoncé, and David Bowie. Finally, Ofira reveals what we can look forward to seeing on view during the pair's first time exhibiting at JCK Luxury. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)

'n Globale entrepreneurskapsprogram, ondersteun deur die Stanford Graduate School of Business en die De Beers-groep, doen opnuut 'n beroep op Namibiese sakeleiers om voor 1 Junie aansoek te doen vir sy transformerende sakegroei-inisiatief. Jeffrey Prickett, die globale direkteur van die Stanford Transformasieprogram, vertel aan Kosmos 94.1 Nuus dat die program reeds meer as 200 maatskappye reg oor Suider-Afrika gehelp het om bedrywighede uit te brei, duisende werkgeleenthede te skep en miljoene in beleggings te lok.

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates cover a gamut of enriching industry events and jewelry business news. Victoria bounced from Jewelers Mutual's thought-provoking Conversations at Half Moon Bay to the ultra-luxe and action-packed Watches and Wonders in Geneva. She shares takeaways drawn from Conversations and the watch trends spotted in Geneva. Rob breaks down what the tariff refunds mean for businesses and which importers qualify. Finally, he shares his thoughts on QVC's bankruptcy filing, the company's possible future, and its influence on the jewelry industry. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)

In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ Gustafson breaks down the diamond industry as a business model: how De Beers controlled supply, engineered demand, and built one of the most powerful pricing machines in history. From the Central Selling Organization to “A Diamond Is Forever” to the rise of lab-grown diamonds, this episode unpacks monopolies, scarcity, pricing power, and what happens when technology forces transparency.—SPONSORS:RightRev is an automated revenue recognition platform built for teams that have outgrown spreadsheets and billing tool workarounds. It handles high-volume subscriptions, usage-based contracts, and mid-cycle upgrades, so you can scale without scrambling at month-end. For RevRec that keeps your books clean, visit https://www.rightrev.com/CJRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjEY works with high-growth tech companies to navigate the messy realities of scaling—from regulatory requirements to IPO readiness. By helping teams get it right early and often, EY lets founders stay focused on building while reducing risk as they grow. Learn more at https://www.ey.com/techstartupsSpendHound is a SaaS spend management platform built for finance and procurement teams that want visibility and leverage in every deal. By tracking all your software, benchmarking pricing across thousands of vendors, and surfacing contracts and renewals, SpendHound helps you stop overpaying and negotiate with confidence. Trusted by teams at ZoomInfo and Hootsuite. Get started at https://www.spendhound.com/cjBrex is an intelligent finance platform that combines corporate cards, built-in expense management, and AI agents to eliminate manual finance work. By automating expense reviews and reconciliations, Brex gives CFOs more time for the high-impact work that drives growth. Join 35,000+ companies like Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash at https://www.brex.com/metricsAleph is a modern FP&A platform built for teams that want more than another planning tool. By connecting your ERP, CRM, and other systems into one trusted data layer with AI workflows, Aleph helps you move faster with real-time insights. Get a personalized demo at https://www.getaleph.com/run—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNCJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:Why Uber Drivers Can't Escape the 30% Cuthttps://youtu.be/LpbH9GpBrSY—TIMESTAMPS:All verified. Here are the timestamps:0:00 Blood Diamond1:55 Show intro2:15 Diamond history: ancient India and riverbed origins3:56 Brazil supply shock and the mining era4:39 De Beers: Cecil Rhodes and the PE rollup6:47 Sponsors — RightRev | Rillet | EY9:49 The Central Selling Organization (CSO)10:39 The site system: invite-only, take-it-or-leave-it auctions12:22 Diamonds are more abundant than gold13:01 NW Ayer, Bernays, and engineering demand14:17 "A Diamond is Forever" campaign15:13 Lab grown diamonds: 20% of US purchases16:32 De Beers collapses: $3.1B operating loss17:18 Sponsors — SpendHound | Brex | Aleph21:07 Lesson 1: Rollups are powered by capital21:39 Lesson 2: Distribution beats mining22:11 Lesson 3: Artificial scarcity unravels22:55 Lesson 4: Price opacity is a temporary moat23:39 Lesson 5: Demand engineering24:30 Lesson 6: The real product was risk smoothing26:30 Credits#RunTheNumbersPodcast #BusinessStrategy #FinanceHistory #Pricing #Monopoly

Le compte à rebours du secteur du diamant a commencé au Canada. Le pays est dans le top 5 des producteurs mondiaux, mais plusieurs de ses mines sont en train de livrer leurs derniers carats. Celle de Diavik, dans le nord du pays, a ainsi cessé toute activité.  La mine de diamants de Diavik vient de cesser ses activités après avoir produit, en un peu plus de 20 ans, 150 millions de carats, comme le rapporte le Financial Times, soit des milliards de dollars de revenus. Dans ce qu'on appelle les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, où sont extraits l'essentiel des diamants, deux mines sont encore en activité et devraient fermer en 2029 et en 2031. Cela fait plus de dix ans que le Canada fait partie des principaux producteurs mondiaux, avec la Russie et le Botswana. Dans le pays comme ailleurs, l'économie minière a cependant été affectée par l'effondrement des prix mondiaux des pierres précieuses. « Il y a encore du potentiel, mais au prix actuel du diamant, je ne vois pas d'investisseurs risquer les sommes nécessaires », confie un industriel du secteur. Des prix peu incitatifs Les trois mines des Territoires du Nord-Ouest du Canada n'ont guère de raison d'espérer de nouveaux investissements. Pour ne citer qu'un exemple, les projets d'expansion de la mine de Gahcho Kué, exploitée à 51% par De Beers, ont été suspendus en raison des « conditions de marché ». C'est l'argument avancé par le géant minier, qui est en pourparlers pour licencier 5% de ses effectifs du site, selon le quotidien britannique. Le diamant fait partie des produits non essentiels qui ont souffert du ralentissement de l'économie mondiale ces dernières années, et de l'inflation. L'essor du diamant synthétique a participé au bouleversement du secteur. Leur popularité n'a cessé de croître sur le marché des États-Unis, le premier pays consommateur. L'impact du diamant synthétique Ce raz de marée du synthétique a fait baisser les prix, y compris ceux des pierres naturelles. Selon l'analyste Paul Zimnisky, cité par le Financial Times, la production naturelle atteindra bientôt son niveau le plus bas depuis la fin des années 1980. De Beers a perdu environ 1,5 million de dollars par jour en 2025 et a vu sa valeur dépréciée à trois reprises en trois ans. Anglo American, sa maison mère, est toujours décidée à se séparer de sa filiale. La division diamants de Rio Tinto ne va pas beaucoup mieux : elle a enregistré une perte de 200 millions de dollars sur l'ensemble de l'année dernière, relève le Financial Times. La directrice des activités fer, titane et diamants du groupe met aussi en avant un « contexte de marché très difficile ».  Au premier trimestre, le prix des diamants bruts a chuté de 27% selon le Centre des diamants d'Anvers en Belgique, l'Antwerp World Diamond Centre, qui précise dans un communiqué que « ​​​​​​​celui du diamant taillé semble se redresser progressivement, et a augmenté de plus de 11% » par rapport à l'année dernière. 

Heute geht es bei Turtlezone Tiny Talks um Diamanten. Oliver Schwartz und Dr. Michael Gebert reden nicht über Karat oder den Schliff. Sondern darüber, wie aus einem Stein eine der mächtigsten Konsum‑Erzählungen der Moderne wurde – und warum diese Erzählung gerade ein wenig kollabiert. Schon lange bevor eine Werbeagentur „A Diamond is Forever“ schreibt und Marilyn Monroe „Diamonds Are the Girls Best Friends“ singt, tragen Mogul‑Herrscher und europäische Könige schon funkelnde Steine an Turbanen, Kronen, Schwertern. Das waren jedoch Statussymbole, aber noch kein Massenritual. Der Diamant am Verlobungsring ist nicht aus der Antike zu uns durchgerutscht, sondern eine relativ junge Idee. Um 1900 kontrollierte De Beers etwa 90 Prozent der weltweiten Rohdiamanten‑Produktion. Es wurde mit kartellartiger Marktverknappung gearbeitet und eine breitgefächerte Marketing-Kampagne gestartet – mit Beteiligung der Hollywood-Studios. Die „Central Selling Organization“ kaufte etwa 70 Prozent des weltweiten Schmuck‑Rohdiamanten‑Outputs und steuerte so die Preise über Lagerhäuser. Und gerade mit der Zielgruppe junger Paare konnte man sehr effektiv ein Ritual etablieren: Den Diamantring zur Verlobung. Die ganze Geschichte und warum Labor-Diamanten und deren Anerkennung als echte Steine zum Gamechanger wurden, hören Sie in Episode 194 der Turtlezone Tiny Talks. 38 spannende Podcast-Minuten.

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Francis Hall (Faceboy) hosts Reina De Beer. Dear old friends discuss topics including love and loss in this very interesting episode.

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk to David Siminski, vice president of sales at United Precious Metals, who shares how the volatility of the gold and silver market has been affecting refiners. He also explains what it means to be a primary refiner (as opposed to a smelter), and offers advice for retailers dealing with refiners so they can optimize what they're doing, make more money, and be more efficient customers. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)

In this 83rd episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, De Beers' iconic marketing executive Sally Morrison returns to the show. The episode begins with Paul ranting about the "word play" used by some in the industry to prop up LGD. The two then discuss whether reverting to referring to "natural diamonds" as just "diamonds" (without a qualifier) could be strategic from a marketing standpoint. Next, Sally shares the results of a recent consumer survey revealing, amongst other things, the latest customer preferences towards lab-grown versus natural diamonds –which in part led to Desert Diamonds, De Beers' newest "beacon" campaign. The two then analyze how financial temperament between women and men tends to differ when deciding on a budget for an engagement ring. Finally, the two talk about why large natural diamonds are outperforming, how the business of marketing diamonds has evolved and Sally's recent trip to Rwanda to observe gorillas in their native habitat.   Hosted by: Paul Zimnisky Guest: Sally Morrison Guest plug: www.adiamondisforever.com More information on PZDA's State of the Diamond Market report: www.paulzimnisky.com/products   Show contact: paul@paulzimnisky.com or visit www.paulzimnisky.com.   Please note that the contents of this podcast includes anecdotes, observations and opinions. The information should not be considered investment or financial advice. Consult your investment professional before making any investment decisions. Please read full disclosure at: www.paulzimnisky.com.

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LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Are diamonds really forever—or just one of the greatest marketing illusions ever created? This deep dive exposes how De Beers and a 1947 ad campaign transformed diamonds from rare luxury items into a cultural “must-have.” From the famous slogan “A Diamond Is Forever” to the two-month salary rule, discover how supply manipulation, advertising, and now lab-grown diamonds have shattered the myth of diamond value—and why prices are collapsing today.

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates cover a mix of fun events and notable jewelry industry news. From the glitz and glamour of 24 Karat Weekend to the colorful, gold-bedecked showcases at JIS Spring in Miami, the hosts take us on a tour of jewelry events that kicked off the season. Victoria shares her takeaways from JIS, including an enormous gold chain with a price tag she can't stop thinking about. Rob covers the latest changes coming from Signet as well as drastic cuts—and one newcomer—to De Beers' sightholder list. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)

In this episode, Dr. Puder sits down with Franciska de Beer, MSc, first author of landmark HAMLETT-OPHELIA Consortium papers in JAMA Psychiatry, World Psychiatry, and Psychological Medicine. They dive deep into the psychiatrist effect in first-episode psychosis, revealing that individual psychiatrists explain approximately 10% of variance in positive symptom improvement and daily functioning, even after controlling for medication dose. The conversation explores groundbreaking HAMLETT findings on early antipsychotic tapering versus maintenance, dopamine supersensitivity after high-affinity D2 blockers, sex differences in treatment outcomes and clozapine levels during menopause, and why shared decision-making and reflective functioning matter more than ever in psychosis care.   By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog Link to YouTube video

On the first day of US and Israeli attacks in Iran, a school bombing in the village of Minab that killed many children triggered global outrage. The World investigates another similar attack that also resulted in the death of children in the city of Lamerd that went mostly unnoticed. Also, a new amendment to the national security law in Hong Kong allows police to demand the password to a person's phone in order to search it. And, the British colonial-era diamond giant De Beers is now up for sale, and former African colonies, like Botswana, are looking to buy the company that long profited from their diamond mines. Plus, a new swing set celebrates a wacky border shared by two towns between the Netherlands and Belgium. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Appearing in a new video format, JCK's Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates interview Rebecca Foerster, the CEO and president of Hearts on Fire North America. Rebecca, who recently won JVC's Stanley Schecter Award, shares how her experiences growing up in New York City, working in cosmetics and fragrances, and her introduction to the manufacturing side of the jewelry industry shaped her view of and affection for the business. She also lends her perspective on what successful retailers are doing right, as well as the place in the market for lab-grown and natural diamonds. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com) Watch here: https://youtu.be/8okt8FjLmwc

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This week, we are revisiting a favorite episode. The natural diamond industry is facing an existential threat: lab-grown diamonds. They are chemically and physically identical to natural stones but they are a fraction of the price. Eleanor Olcott, the FT's China technology correspondent, travelled to the epicentre of lab-grown diamond production in the central Chinese province of Henan to see how they are made. While the FT's natural resources editor, Leslie Hook, explores what the sale of De Beers, the natural diamond producer, could mean for the future of the sector.This episode originally aired on September 10 2025. Clip from Arnold Worldwide The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading (updated):How the diamond industry lost its sparkle The sparkle is fading in Africa's diamond heartlandDe Beers likely to be sold to consortium, Anglo chief says- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow Leslie Hook on X (@lesliehook) and Eleanor Olcott on X (@EleanorOlcott). Michela Tindera is on X (@mtindera07) and Bluesky (@mtindera.ft.com), or follow her on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk about takeaways and trends from the time capsule that was the Tucson gem shows. Victoria comments on the unique timing of the events, which occurred right before the tariffs were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court and right after the gold price hit a soaring high of over $5,500. Despite this, the mood was positive and the trends were clear. From reddish pink stones and the phrase “K-shaped economy,” Victoria shares the repeating refrains she heard. Rob breaks down the status of the tariffs, post-Supreme Court ruling. The hosts both weigh in on the volitility of the metals market. Finally, Rob shares his thoughts on the ongoing sale of De Beers and the many other factors affecting the diamond market. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)

Greetings Glocal Citizens! Next up in our Women's Herstories Month series is our first trip to Botswana. I met this week's guest, a native Motswana and globe trotter--Caroline Modise, in Accra earlier this year representing in her role as the Sustainability Engagements Manager at De Beers Group. At De Beers she plays a key role in socialising and amplifying the company's social impact programs across a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders. The how of our meeting is the Stanford Seed program where De Beers participates as a key partner in Botswana. Caroline built her early career managing relationships with some of the world's leading diamond jewellery retailers and later became a founding board member and Head of Strategy for the Botswana Careers Roundtable, a pioneering networking platform designed to bridge experienced professionals with emerging talent across corporate Botswana. As an alumna and former board member of the African Leadership Academy—an institution committed to transforming Africa by developing a network of future-ready young leaders—she remains passionate about Africa's developmental journey, with particular interest in social enterprises and sustainability strategies for grassroots organisations. Listenandlearn more about how her experiences with women in leadership inspire her professionally and creatively, then get to know Caroline the artiste! Where to find Caroline? On LinkedIn On Instagram On Facebook What's Caroling reading? The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese What's Caroline listening to? Anything Beyoncé Kaytranada Other topics of interest: My local for this conversation - Nanyuki, Kenya About Gaborone and Palapye in Botswana From Debswana to About the Okavango Basin, the National Geographic's Okavango Project and watch the film About the Nkashi Storytellers Traditional cuisine in Botswana Treehaus BotswanaSpecial Guest: Caroline Modise.

This week I sat down with the brilliant Ella de Beer co-founder of Electric Mayonnaise and one of those hospitality people whose career reminds you just how brilliantly unpredictable this industry can be.From waitressing at 14 in South Africa (while telling everyone she was 16… obviously), to opening restaurants, running pubs, building multi-site businesses, leading people functions at brands like Ottolenghi & MJMK and now helping shape the next generation of hospitality leaders, Ella's story is packed with graft, curiosity, and a healthy dose of “why not give that a go?”Along the way there are some absolute hospitality gems… including the moment she handed Leonardo DiCaprio chicken on a stick, worked 3am Soho finishes fuelled by “Chinese tea” and helped open a 300 cover restaurant just as the financial crash hit. Ideal timing.But underneath the brilliant stories is something deeper, a conversation about the power of hospitality as a career, the importance of learning by doing, and why developing people might just be the most important job our industry has.In this episode, Ella and I get into…• Starting in hospitality at 14 and discovering confidence through people• Moving from South Africa to the Netherlands (and learning Dutch while running a restaurant)• The chaos, glamour and 600-cover Saturdays of Soho hospitality in the early 2000s• Why big volume restaurants teach you lessons you never forget• The moment a 300-seat opening met the global financial crash• What London operators learn the hard way when they buy countryside pubs• Building "Sourced Market" at St Pancras and what happens when 1,500 small suppliers meet train station footfall• Moving from operations into people leadership, and why ops experience changes everything• The unique magic (and slightly chaotic brilliance) of working at Ottolenghi• Why hospitality might be the best industry in the world for social mobility• How Electric Mayonnaise is rethinking hospitality education through apprenticeships• And why learning in hospitality should always be practical, human, and immediately usefulSome cracking quote-ables from Ella“Hospitality is where I found my confidence”“You could stand behind the till at St Pancras for eight hours and never stop serving”“Hospitality has to be taught by people who've actually done it”“We're just teaching the way we all learned, by doing the job”“Our responsibility is to show young people this industry can be a real career”Why this episode is worth your earsIf you've ever started in hospitality with no real plan… and somehow found yourself building a career along the way, this episode will feel very familiar.Ella's story is a brilliant reminder that hospitality isn't just about service or restaurants.It's about confidence, opportunity, learning on the job, and giving people a chance to grow into something bigger than they thought possible.And if that doesn't make you proud to be in hospitality…You might be in the wrong tradeShow PartnersA big shout out to the first of today's show partner, RotaCloud, the people management platform for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from a single, web-based app.It makes work simple for your team, too, allowing them to check their rotas, request holiday, and even pick up extra shifts straight from their phones.Try RotaCloud's time-saving tools today by heading to https://rotacloud.com/philThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Die uitvoerende hoof van die De Beers Groep, Al Cook, het Donderdag met president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah vergader te midde van kritieke onderhandelinge oor die toekoms van die groep se vennootskap met die land. Die huidige Namibië-De Beers verkoop- en mynooreenkoms verstryk in Mei vanjaar. Die vergadering het gefokus op die versterking van die vennootskap, diamantveredeling en potensiële aandele-eienaarskap, aangesien Angola, Botswana en Namibië belangstelling getoon het om aandele in De Beers te verkry na sy herstrukturering.

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates interview Eddie LeVian, CEO of Le Vian, who regales them with his family's history with jewelry that dates back to the 1500s. They discuss the pivotal moments that shaped Le Vian's identity as a brand including the story behind chocolate diamonds (hint: a well-known JCKer plays a part!). They delve into how Le Vian's trend forecasts started and where the intel behind the trends comes from. Eddie may even tease some future trends at the end, so listen closely. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com) Sponsor: Facets of Fire (facetsoffire.com/retailer-testimonials)

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk about Brilliant Earth's new showroom in Beverly Hills, which Victoria had just visited, and what she learned about what the 2026 bridal customer is looking for and how retailers are meeting that moment. They highlight the brand's shift toward experiential, hospitality-driven retail and the shifting role of sustainability in consumer decisions. Rob reports on how gold and silver prices are affecting refiners in a surprising way and shares takeaways from the CBG Show in Miami. Finally, the pair discuss the watch market and takeaways from LVMH Watch Week. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com) Sponsor: Facets of Fire (facetsoffire.com/retailer-testimonials)

Interview with Nick Smart, Director & CEO of ValOre MetalsOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/the-investment-case-for-platinum-palladium-investment-in-2026-8935Recording date: 5th February 2026ValOre Metals offers investors exposure to a scarce asset class addressing structural supply deficits in the platinum group elements sector. The company's Pedra Branca project in northeastern Brazil contains 2.2 million ounces of palladium and platinum resources - one of the few development-stage PGE assets advancing outside the South Africa-Russia-Zimbabwe concentration that controls over 95% of global reserves.This jurisdictional differentiation carries strategic significance as traditional producing regions face operational challenges including aging infrastructure, increasing depths, rising costs, and geopolitical risks. South African operations contend with periodic labour disruptions whilst Russian supply faces sanctions exposure and market access constraints. Against this backdrop, Brazil's federal classification of platinum and palladium as critical minerals provides governmental support for Pedra Branca's development, whilst established infrastructure including paved highway access and proximity to deep-water port facilities at Fortaleza reduces capital requirements.CEO Nick Smart brings proven PGE development credentials from Anglo American Platinum and De Beers, having built and operated mines globally including in Brazil. Under his leadership since October 2025, ValOre has appointed institutional-grade technical partners to advance the project toward production. Lycopodium, a specialised minerals processing engineering firm, leads preliminary economic assessment work targeting year-end 2026 completion. Simultaneously, University of Cape Town's Centre for Minerals Research, recognised as the premier global centre for PGE processing expertise, conducts metallurgical test work establishing optimal processing routes for both weathered oxidised material and fresh sulphide ore.The deposit's geological structure provides inherent economic advantages. Near-surface mineralisation in the first 30 metres represents high-grade weathered material accessible through open-pit mining, enabling early cash flow generation whilst reducing capital intensity compared to underground development. Core deposits containing 1.1 million ounces provide sufficient foundation for initial operations targeting 150,000-200,000 ounces annually over a 10-15 year mine life. At current platinum prices exceeding $2,000 per ounce, the total resource represents approximately $4 billion in contained metal value.Brazil's trial mining licensing process offers a fast-track permitting pathway enabling early-stage demonstration plant production before full-scale operations. This allows ValOre to prove project viability whilst advancing comprehensive licensing applications, reducing technical risk and generating cash flow to support development costs.Market fundamentals support multi-year investment case. Smart emphasised sustained demand across automotive, industrial, and investment applications concurrent with structural supply constraints: "We see growing demand for platinum and palladium. There are some real structural constraints to bringing more supply on. So we see multi-year gap in terms of that balance between demand and supply." Contrary to earlier narratives of declining PGE relevance as electric vehicle adoption challenged autocatalyst demand, automotive transition timelines have moderated whilst platinum consumption in jewellery and investment products continues growing.Exploration upside extends beyond the current resource base. Mineralisation runs along an 80-kilometre trend within a 50,000-hectare land package, with management characterising the 2.2 million ounces as representing "a relatively small part" of the total system. ValOre has doubled the resource since 2019 acquisition through 20,000 metres of drilling, with additional programmes budgeted for 2026.The year-end 2026 preliminary economic assessment represents the primary near-term catalyst, establishing project economics and development pathway whilst positioning ValOre amongst the limited global pipeline of PGE projects advancing toward production outside geopolitically concentrated traditional sources.View ValOre Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/valore-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Namibië het homself herverbind tot die Luanda-ooreenkoms, 'n raamwerk vir die ontwikkeling van 'n verenigde Afrika-strategie vir die bevordering van natuurlike diamante. Die myneminister, Modestus Amutse, het aan die kantlyn van die 2026 mynbou indaba in Kaapstad gesê Namibië sal voortgaan om in noue vennootskap met mede-Afrika-diamantproduserende lande, De Beers, globale diamantsentrums en die Natuurlike Diamantraad, saam te werk.

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In this episode, Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong and author of Courageous Marketing, explains why bold creativity is essential for startups competing in crowded B2B markets. Udi shares the principle behind Gong's rise from zero to hundreds of millions in revenue: “different is better than better.” From fuchsia branding and a bulldog mascot to running Super Bowl ads as a startup, he shows how courageous marketing helps companies punch above their weight. The episode also explores practical ways to create standout content, foster experimentation, and turn customers into passionate fans, even on a limited budget. Guest Introduction Udi Ledergor is Chief Evangelist at Gong and author of the bestselling book Courageous Marketing. He served as Gong's first CMO, helping grow the company from zero to hundreds of millions in revenue whilst achieving a multi-billion-dollar valuation. Over his 20-year career, Udi has led marketing teams at successful companies, advised startups, served as a board member and angel investor, and mentored hundreds of marketers. Key Topics Different is better than better: Why startups should stop trying to incrementally beat competitors at their own game and instead do something completely different to get noticedPunching above your weight: How small startups can use guerrilla marketing tactics like out-of-home advertising to appear much bigger than they are when selling to enterprisesCreating raving fans as a company-wide operating principle: Why marketing can't own brand alone, and how every employee at Gong works to create raving fan experiences for customers, candidates, and partnersBuilding a culture of experimentation: The importance of fostering an environment where teams can take calculated risks, fail safely, and learn from both successes and flopsGong Labs content marketing: How Gong created original, data-driven content by analysing millions of sales calls to position themselves as the most informed voice in sales effectivenessCategory creation strategy: When it makes sense to create a new category (and when it doesn't), illustrated through the De Beers diamond engagement ring marketing campaignBold visual identity choices: The decision to use fuchsia pink and purple with a bulldog mascot in 2018 when all B2B competitors were using corporate blueStartup advertising on a shoestring budget: Creative approaches to billboard advertising, Super Bowl commercials, and other typically expensive channels that small companies can leverage Resources & Links People Mentioned: Chris Orlob - First content hire at Gong who created most early Gong content independently. Devin Reed - Former Gong sales rep who transitioned into leading Gong's content marketing. Kyle Lacy - CMO referenced for using AI to eliminate obvious ideas and push creative thinking. Michael Lewis - Author and podcast host whose show drove inbound interest for Gong. Francis Gerety- Copywriter behind the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign, cited as a category creation example. Companies & Platforms Mentioned Gong - Revenue intelligence platformGong Labs - Data research and insightsDe Beers - Diamond company referenced for category creation example Books & Resources Courageous Marketing - a practical playbook for B2B marketers to drive impact and accelerate career success. Contact & Credits Host: Shahin Hoda Guest: Udi Ledergor Produced by: Shahin Hoda and Alexander Hipwell Edited by: Alexander Hipwell Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder APAC's B2B Growth Podcast is Presented by xGrowth

Markets are wobbling as geopolitics heats up - and investors are heading for cover. Asia-Pacific stocks slide as US–Europe tensions flare over Greenland and fresh tariff threats. European equities retreat while safe havens shine, with gold and silver near record highs. A Hong Kong billionaire’s call to put 20% into gold raises eyebrows - is this a regime shift? Back home, Frasers Centrepoint Trust weighs JB competition as the RTS Link nears reality.Plus UP or DOWN on HSBC, Stellantis, De Beers and IJM, the STI check-in, and Hollywood’s sequel-heavy 2026 - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Windsor Sarayı ile bağlantısı olan eşinin ailesinden dolayı İngiliz kraliyet haberlerini birinci elden aldığımız, birçoğunuzun @call_me_mumsy olarak tanıdığı içerik üreticisi Aslı Watson konuğum. ODTÜ Çevre Mühendisliği mezunu olan Aslı'nın yurtdışı yolculuğu 2015'te Zürih'te başlıyor, 2018'den beri ise Londra'da devam ediyor. Swarovski, De Beers ve Alexander McQueen gibi firmalarda eğitim müdürü olarak geçen güçlü bir kurumsal kariyerin ardından, bugün tam zamanlı bir içerik üreticisi ve kendi eğitimlerini veren bir profesyonel olarak yoluna devam ediyor.Aslı ile İngiltere'ye taşınmayı nasıl manifest ettiğini, Windsor'da yaşamayı ve ailesinin kraliyetle olan bağlarını, Türk anne & İngiliz baba olarak çocuk büyütmeyi ve İngiltere'de iş kültürünü ve bir kadın olarak kariyer yolculuğunu konuştuk.Bu bölüm, İngiltere ve İrlanda'da öğrenci konaklaması için en iyi imkanları sunan GoBritanya'nın katkılarıyla sizlere buluşuyor. 2013'ten beri öğrencilere konaklama çözümleri sunan GoBritanya, özellikle uluslararası öğrencilerin ilk tercihi olmaya devam ediyor. Daha fazla bilgi için www.gobritanya.com'u ziyaret edebilirsiniz.

What makes something valuable? In the finale, we tell the story of how the De Beers diamond cartel finally cracked—not through courts, but through science. Along the way, we hear from precious-metals expert Kevin DeMeritt, founder of Lear Capital. As lab-grown diamonds erase scarcity and prices collapse, the episode reveals why diamonds followed the same path as pearls, and why true value isn’t built on marketing or belief, but on permanence. Presented by The Licorice Guy.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mit einem Marketingtrick hat der Diamanten-Händler DeBeers einen simplen Edelstein zu einem Symbol für ewige Liebe gemacht. Bis heute hält sich diese Illusion, deren Ursprung im Römischen Reich liegt und mit romantischer Liebe erstmal wenig zu tun hatte.

What makes something valuable? In Part Two, we tell the story of how De Beers, the multinational diamond company, used Hollywood to create one of the most successful marketing campaigns in history. Along the way, we hear from precious-metals expert Kevin DeMeritt, founder of Lear Capital. Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but that desire was carefully and methodically manufactured. Presented by The Licorice Guy. What Makes Something Valuable? (Finale) airs Friday, January 16th, 2026. Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes something valuable? To find the answer, we tell the story of De Beers — the multinational diamond company that built the most successful monopoly in modern history. Along the way, we speak with Kevin DeMeritt, founder of Lear Capital, one of America’s largest precious-metals firms. What we uncover is striking: many of the things humanity has prized were never inherently valuable at all — their value was manufactured. Presented by The Licorice Guy. What Makes Something Valuable? (Part Two) airs Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max and Luniel co-authors of the book - "Ready: Why Most Software Projects Fail and How to Fix It", discuss the concept of Readiness in software engineering with host Brijesh Ammanath. While Agile workflows and technical practices help delivery, many software efforts still struggle to achieve desired outcomes. Rework, shifting requirements, delays, defects, and mounting technical debt plague software delivery and impede or altogether halt progress toward goals. The problem is often that implementation begins prematurely, before the team is properly set up for success. A strict system of explicit readiness work and gating, called Requirements Maturation Flow (RMF), solves this problem in a SDLC-independent way. Teams that have adopted RMF dramatically improve progress toward real goals while reducing stress on engineering teams. In this podcast, Max and Luniel deep dive into Requirements Maturation Flow (RMF) and explain its foundational pillars. Objective - Understand why most software projects fail, what causes rework, under-delivery and delays. What is Requirements Maturation Flow and its 3 foundational practices? Understanding the value of having Readiness as a explicit work item Understanding Definition of Done Understanding Definition of Ready Brought to you by IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Software magazine.

We look at how decades of diamond mining along South Africa's west coast have affected the environment and why the local Nama community says mining companies such as De Beers and state-owned Alexkor haven't done enough to rehabilitate their land.Also, after Australia banned use of social media for people under the age of 16, we ask whether African countries should come up with such a ban. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine and Carolyne Mwangi Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

In the latest edition of the SCTM, Greg and Dane look at the Thanksgiving 1986 Episode of the syndicated wrestling newsmagazine show "Pro Wrestling This Week" hosted by Gordon Solie and Joe Pedicino, looking at the various wrestling territories around the world. In this episode, we get reports on Ricky Steamboat's injury at the hands of Randy Savage, Bill Apter's thoughts on Starrcade '86, Jimmy Snuka in a neckbrace cutting a hilarious promo on Col. DeBeers, a $100K tag team battle royal in Continental, a pre-Typhoon Uncle Fred in Memphis, a Gary Hart editorial on the dangers of drugs, Gordon Solie conducting a poolside interview, and a ladies battle royal in blindfolds! OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! You can follow along with the episode at this link on YouTube (Credit: 4WrestlingFans) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvSrtGOfNOk

In this 78th episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Paul is joined by Tony Carroll, a distinguished international trade advisor, lawyer and economist based in Washington DC that has consulted for the diamond industry. The episode begins with Tony sharing his experience serving in the Peace Corps in Botswana in the 1970's. Next, Paul and Tony speculate on the future of De Beers given that the company is up for sale. The conversation then transitions to more macro topics including the global economy, the deceleration in globalization, a rise in populism and political division in the U.S. Finally, the two discuss AI and robotics and the potential impacts of the technology on everyday life, especially for younger generations. The episode concludes with Tony briefly discussing boards that he sits on including a rare-earth element technology company and an anti-terror nonprofit.   Hosted by: Paul Zimnisky Guest: Tony Carroll Guest plug: www.manchestertrade.org   More information on PZDA's State of the Diamond Market report: www.paulzimnisky.com/products   Show contact: paul@paulzimnisky.com or visit www.paulzimnisky.com.   Please note that the contents of this podcast includes anecdotes, observations and opinions. The information should not be considered investment or financial advice. Consult your investment professional before making any investment decisions. Please read full disclosure at: www.paulzimnisky.com.

Reaksie kom in oor die myneministerie wat berigte dat die kabinet die verkryging van ‘n belang in De Beers wat 14,5 miljard Namibiese dollar sal kos, as onakkuraat afgemaak het. Dit is terwyl Angola en Botswana beding vir Anglo American se 85 persent aandele, wat hy wil verkoop. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gepraat met die regeringskenner Pius Dunaiski, wat sê Namibië moet so ver as moontlik van De Beers-aandele wegbly.

durée : 00:05:32 - Le Journal de l'éco - par : Thomas Vinclair - Face à l'effondrement du marché des diamants naturels, le Botswana, dont 30% du PIB dépend de cette ressource, cherche à acquérir une participation majoritaire dans De Beers. L'Angola entre également dans la course.

Leanna Byrne looks at signs that the United States may finally be nearing an end to its record-breaking forty-day government shutdown. The Senate has voted to advance a bill to pay federal workers and reopen parts of the government but it still needs approval from the House. Also, two of Africa's biggest diamond producers Botswana and Angola, are in talks to take control of De Beers, the world's most famous diamond company. And in Japan, a surge in bear attacks prompting the government to roll out emergency measures and forcing companies, farmers, and local authorities to spend millions on safety precautions.

In this 76th episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, novelist and jewelry industry journalist Rob Bates returns. The conversation begins with Rob addressing some of the feedback that his new novel "Making A Killing In Diamonds" received. Next, Paul discusses his recent keynote presentation at the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Lab-grown Diamond Symposium. The two then share their views on De Beers' new Desert Diamonds "Beacon" and whether the marketing push will yield success. Paul then analyzes the hyperbolic move in gold prices. Finally, Paul and Rob debate the sale of De Beers, the impact of LGD on Botswana and Trump tariffs.                                                                             Hosted by: Paul Zimnisky Guest: Rob Bates Guest plug: www.robbatesauthor.com More information on PZDA's State of the Diamond Market report: www.paulzimnisky.com/products A special thanks to this episode's sponsor A Diamond is Forever. This holiday A Diamond Is Forever is introducing Desert toned Diamonds, more information can be found here: www.adiamondisforever.com   Show contact: paul@paulzimnisky.com or visit www.paulzimnisky.com.   Please note that the contents of this podcast includes anecdotes, observations and opinions. The information should not be considered investment or financial advice. Consult your investment professional before making any investment decisions. Please read full disclosure at: www.paulzimnisky.com.

In this 75th episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, independent mining journalist David McKay joins the show from Johannesburg, South Africa. The conversation begins with Paul recounting a multi-week journey he took through South Africa in 2023 and David sharing his views on the current economic and political state of the nation. Next, the two discuss the surge in gold prices and how this is impacting the gold mining industry. They then analyze the recent news of CEO departures from two of the top three largest gold miners, Newmont and Barrick, and then briefly touch on the platinum market. Finally, the conversation switches to Anglo American's restructuring aim to be more copper focused and the recent news of its merger of equals with Tech Resources. Paul and David finish with a deep dive on the current ongoing sales process of De Beers.   Hosted by: Paul Zimnisky Guest: David McKay Guest plug: www.miningmx.com More information on PZDA's State of the Diamond Market report: www.paulzimnisky.com/products A special thanks to this episode's sponsor A Diamond is Forever. This holiday A Diamond Is Forever is introducing Desert toned Diamonds, more information can be found here: www.adiamondisforever.com   Show contact: paul@paulzimnisky.com or visit www.paulzimnisky.com.   Please note that the contents of this podcast includes anecdotes, observations and opinions. The information should not be considered investment or financial advice. Consult your investment professional before making any investment decisions. Please read full disclosure at: www.paulzimnisky.com.

In this latest episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates cover a highly exclusive watch collector event called Rolliefest, where guests don't even find out where they're meeting until just before. There, Victoria met passionate watch collectors, admired their highly unique timepieces, and even shared some of her own. Rob is watching the tariff space as he reports on a new exemption that gives the jewelry industry a much-needed—if minor—break. The hosts also discuss the ongoing sale of Anglo American's majority stake in De Beers, and the mechanics of Botswana making a play for ownership. Title Sponsor: Nivoda (nivoda.com) Sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)

The natural diamond industry is facing an existential threat: lab-grown diamonds. They're chemically and physically identical to natural stones, and they're just a fraction of the price. Eleanor Olcott, the FT's China technology correspondent, travelled to the epicentre of lab-grown diamond production in the central Chinese province of Henan to see how they're made. While the FT's natural resources editor, Leslie Hook, explores what the sale of leading natural diamond producer, De Beers, could mean for the future of the sector. Clip from Arnold Worldwide - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:How the diamond industry lost its sparkle The sparkle is fading in Africa's diamond heartlandTaylor Swift hands diamonds a moment to shine- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow Leslie Hook on X (@lesliehook) and Eleanor Olcott on X (@EleanorOlcott). Michela Tindera is on X (@mtindera07) and Bluesky (@mtindera.ft.com), or follow her on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are your assumptions about your construction business still valid—or are they silently holding you back from further growth and success?   In today's episode, we uncover how outdated thinking—even from a wildly successful company like DeBeers, present in both construction and diamond mining—can destroy long-term performance. We explore Peter Drucker's “Theory of the Business” and to show how your unexamined assumptions about your market, mission, and core strengths could be holding your team back.    Whether you're facing resistance to change or struggling to lead better, this episode gives you a real-time case study about the clarity needed to lead with strategy and decisive action, not reaction.   In this episode you will:    Learn how to test and evolve your assumptions before your strategy becomes obsolete. Discover how to evaluate the risks and opportunities that new technology presents in uncertain times. Walk away with a simple framework to align your leadership with a fast-changing construction environment.   Hit play to learn how to avoid the hidden traps that have brought down giants—and future-proof your construction business starting today.    This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.  

Global diamond company De Beers spent decades convincing couples that true love required a diamond. But now, lab-grown diamonds that are identical to naturally-mined ones are flooding the market with cheaper options and reshaping the diamond business completely. WSJ's Jenny Strasburg takes us inside the showdown in the diamond market, and we speak to a ring shopper weighing her options. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:-One American Company Taking on China's Rare-Earth Dominance-Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?-How Target Got Off TargetSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 18. The House follows the Senate in overcoming Republican opposition to pass measures rescinding public media and foreign aid funding, marking the first time a White House has accomplished clawbacks in more than a quarter-century. Plus, reporter Jenny Strasburg details how De Beers aims to revive its brand as it competes with lab-grown diamonds and a world skeptical that purity is worth the price. And reporter Austin Ramzy unpacks what the U.S. is doing to respond to China's moves to flex its military muscle far beyond its usual patch in the Pacific. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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