Burmese ruby ban takes effect
Washington--A long-expected U.S. ban on gemstones from Myanmar took effect on Monday, 60 days from the date that President Bush signed the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008 into law.
ICA: Gem ban could hurt Burmese miners, traders
New York—The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) is expressing concern that the recently approved U.S. import ban on gemstones from Myanmar may "cause collateral damage" that will...
U.S. Congress passes Burmese gem ban
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate passed a bill late Tuesday to place a total embargo on the importation of gemstones from Myanmar, including gemstones that are mined there and subsequently pass...
JA applauds Burmese gem ban
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) commends the U.S. Congress for its passage this week of a bill banning Burmese gemstones, a measure JA has been advocating for some time.
BHP Billiton backs off bid for Rio Tinto
London--The board of mining company BHP Billiton announced today that it is not moving forward with its acquisition of rival mining company Rio Tinto.
Virgin's Branson named Antwerp conference guest of honor
Antwerp, Belgium—British business magnate Sir Richard Branson will be the guest of honor at the 2008 Antwerp Diamond Conference.
Indonesian jewelry industry debuts at JA Show
New York—The Indonesian jewelry industry made its debut at the JA New York Summer Show this year, hoping its plethora of natural resources and skilled jewelry-makers, along with its political...