Breakthrough in diamond heist, jeweler charged with diamond theft, and other stories on the industry’s radar this week:
– Belgian authorities make “breakthrough” in $50 million Brussels airport heist. Four held in plot to kidnap Indian diamond company director.
– Antwerp diamond company head charged with alleged drug trafficking. Indian intelligence officials looking at industry for terror financing. Court acquits Omega Diamonds. Jeweler charged with diamond theft.
– Media Watch: Kotaku says Minecraft diamonds rarer than real ones. De Beers sales director makes his pitch in Botswana newspaper.
– Synthetic producer IIa Technologies increasing facilities, production.
– Diamond price slump is over, says Gem Diamonds CEO.
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