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In August, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and the University of Antwerp (UA) will host the fourth edition of the Antwerp Summer University (ASU) ‘From Mine to Finger, discover the world of diamonds in every aspect’. During this fully-fledged digital summer school, participants will get to know the diamond industry inside out thanks to an intensive program including fascinating virtual site visits, lectures, workshops and keynotes by internationally renowned academics and professionals. According to the AWDC, the ASU is the perfect way to boost the knowledge of young diamond professionals and to invest in their future.
“The summer school is targeted at final year Bachelor students and Master students from different disciplines, but also at young professionals and researchers, interested in deepening their knowledge about diamonds and the industry. It offers the perfect opportunity for companies in the international diamond industry to boost the kno
RAPAPORT. Belgium’s polished-diamond exports more than quadrupled year on year to $566 million in April, reflecting the comparison with the peak of the 2020 coronavirus crisis, according to data the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) released this week. Shipments were down versus March,.
RAPAPORT. Belgium’s polished-diamond exports more than quadrupled year on year to $566 million in April, reflecting the comparison with the peak of the 2020 coronavirus crisis, according to data the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) released this week. Shipments were down versus March,.
Rough Market08:38
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and the Belgian Embassy, supported by the Angolan Ministry of Minerals and Petroleum (MIREMPET), organized a 2-day visit to Angola, bringing the CEO s of 20 Antwerp diamond companies. The mission signals a renewed interest from both Antwerp and Angola to work together more closely. In a jointly organized session on Monday, with opening speeches by Minister Diamantino Azevedo, Belgian Ambassador Jozef Smets and AWDC President Chaim Pluczenik, the delegation was introduced to recent developments in the Angolan industry by representatives from state institutions Sodiam and Endiama.
Chaim Pluczenik, President of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre commented; “As the world’s largest and most transparent diamond trade hub, Antwerp is fully aligned with President Lourenço’s reforms to increase transparency but also to create added value for the diamond industry here in Angola.” According to the AWDC, 86% of the world’s roug