Tag Archives: sightholders

From the bottom up

February 1, 2016

Much has been written and debated among the trade about the current troubles facing the diamond industry. Not a day goes by we are not bombarded with headlines about the high price of rough or theories on how to make selling diamonds profitable again.

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De Beers names five new sightholders

March 20, 2014

Five new sightholders have been named by De Beers Group of Companies for the remainder of the 2012 to 2015 Supplier of Choice (SoC) contract period.

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Crossworks awarded DTC sights

March 27, 2012

Crossworks Manufacturing has been renewed as a Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) sightholder for the 2012-2015 contract period.

In addition to sights in Ontario, the Northwest Territories, and Namibia, Crossworks—a member of the HRA Group of Companies—was also awarded one in London. The Ontario sight is particularly noteworthy, the company said, as Crossworks has been renewed for the entire Victor Mine diamond allocation in the province.

“It fills us with great pride that Crossworks, a Canadian … Continue reading Crossworks awarded DTC sights

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DTC renews Stuller as sightholder

January 3, 2012

Stuller, Inc. has been renewed as a Diamond Trading Company (DTC) sightholder for the 2012-2015 contract period.

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DTC extends sightholder contracts

April 19, 2010

The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) has announced it is offering current sightholders a one-year extension on their three-year supplier of choice (SoC) contracts.

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WFDB backing DTC’s plan to sell to secondary market

February 17, 2009

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) says the Diamond Trading Company’s (DTC’s) decision to offer surplus rough to the secondary market will help the trade face the challenges of the global economy.

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De Beers to offer 10 per cent of Ontario diamonds to sightholders

July 21, 2008

Ontario’s diamond industry is expected to get a huge shot in the arm following an agreement in principle between De Beers Canada and the province to expand local cutting and polishing activities.

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DTC sightholder list pruning sparks criticism

January 21, 2008

India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) says a move by De Beers Diamond Trading Company (DTC) to remove eight Indian firms from its sightholder list for 2008 to 2011 “defies analysis.”

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