It has brought a complaint against a battery maker labeling its products as “Made in U.S.A” when some parts allegedly come from China.
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The firm has partnered with the Alliance for Responsible Mining to bring “Certified Sustainability Rated Gold” to the market.
Alrosa is now on the Specially Designated Nationals list, meaning U.S. companies need to stop doing business with it now.
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She has nearly 30 years’ experience in the gem and jewelry industry and a background in nonprofit management.
The organization began updating its Code of Practices last year, focusing on mining, precious metals, colored gemstones, and labs.

The retailer joins Signet Jewelers and Brilliant Earth in refusing to purchase Russian diamonds.

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Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced 65 new sanctions Thursday.


The Jewelers Vigilance Committee has shared updated guidance on the executive order, which was issued Friday.

Penned by the Global Gold Transparency Initiative, it outlines steps the industry can take to ensure it’s not sourcing Russian gold.

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Immediate Past President Anna Martin will step back into the role.

Anglo American is also donating $5 million for humanitarian relief in Ukraine, it said in a statement.

The company is also suspending its membership and halting financial support of the Natural Diamond Council.

The longer Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues, the more complicated the situation becomes for the jewelry industry.

The sanctions are not a total ban on doing business with Alrosa in the U.S., but they still will have an impact on the jewelry industry.

Scheduled for Feb. 23, it will focus on how major players in the jewelry industry are working toward net zero.

Chief Diversity Officer and Senior VP Reggie Johnson will head a panel discussion on bias and racism in retail settings on Feb. 16.

For tax year 2022, the IRS has substantially lowered the threshold for receiving a 1099-K for business transactions made via payment apps.

The Supreme Court recently blocked the emergency temporary standard, but OSHA may still have a path forward.

The first session is scheduled for Jan. 19 and focuses on addressing racial justice and confronting one’s biases.

OSHA said it will hold back on issuing noncompliance citations due to the confusion surrounding the mandate.
He had recently been supporting the protestors of a Marange diamond miner.

Anglo American is gathering feedback from employees and stakeholders to craft its vaccine mandate.
Gina D’Amato joins with more than 15 years of experience in sustainable development.

Starting in January, the Black in Jewelry Coalition will host webinars on addressing racial injustice and encountering racism in retail.

Botswana will take over as chair of the Kimberley Process in 2022, with Zimbabwe serving as vice chair.

Plus, why the National Retail Federation is suing over the OSHA rule.

A company called Anjin is mining in Zimbabwe again, stirring up protests among area residents that resulted in 29 arrests.

The organization’s goal is to reach 100 Fairmined collections of gold products by Aug. 31, 2022.
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