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INDIA GOLD CONFERENCE
Future of Gold Refining
An expert panel comprising Satish Bansal,President-Association of Gold Refiners & Mint (AGRM),James Jose, President – Association of Gold Refiners and Mint and MD-CGR Metalloy, Sakhila Mirza, Deputy CEO-London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and Praveen Baijnath,CEO-Rand Refinery and moderated by Ketan S Dhruv, Director-Bangalore Refinery Pvt Ltd focussed on regulatory issues impacting refiners and creating an ESG mindset in refining to truly make it an ethical and sustainable sector.
From pollution control, environmental consciousness, health and safety of workers to ESG rating metrics and accounting to UN SDG goals – all was integral to be a sustainable refining enterprise.
The discussion also included LBMA, WGC collaboration to develop and implement an international system of gold bar integrity, chain of custody and provenance. Over time, this will help consumers, investors, and market participants to trust that their gold is genuine and has been responsibly and sustainably sourced.
The panel dwelt on policies and regulations of import of dore, long term contracts between miners and refiners, artisanal mining.
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FIFA Unveils First-Ever 18K Gold Diamond Championship Rings to celebrate Spain’s World Cup Victory
FIFA Introduces Exclusive 18K Gold Championship Rings Set With Natural Diamonds and Sapphires, Marking A Landmark ,Moment For Both Football and The Jewellery Industry
FIFA Unveils First-Ever 18K Gold Diamond Championship Rings to celebrate Spain’s World Cup Victory.Alongside the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy and gold medals, the winning team will receive exclusive Championship Rings—a first in the tournament’s history. Only 30 custom-made rings will be produced for the victorious players and key staff, with each ring personally sized and engraved, making every piece unique.


The championship ring is crafted in 18-karat gold and features 89 natural diamonds and 36 natural sapphires, symbolising victory, prestige and excellence.

Extending the celebration beyond the winning team, FIFA will also release 2,026 individually numbered Championship Rings, including 1,996 collector’s edition rings for football fans worldwide.
The introduction of the Championship Ring marks a significant milestone for the natural diamond industry, with natural diamonds becoming part of one of the world’s most prestigious sporting achievements. The initiative highlights the growing intersection of sport, luxury and fine jewellery, reinforcing the enduring symbolism of natural diamonds in celebrating excellence.
For the global jewellery industry, the launch represents a powerful moment where one of sport’s greatest victories is commemorated not only with a trophy, but also with a timeless piece of diamond jewellery.
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