G7 ban on Russian diamonds enters final phase as traceability rules bite
The final phase of G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds took effect on 1 January 2026, requiring a due diligence statement of origin for polished stones entering G7 markets.
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DRC lifts eight-month cobalt export ban, ushers in quota era
The Democratic Republic of Congo formally lifted its cobalt export ban on 16 October 2025, moving to a quota system after eight months of suspension that had roiled global battery-metal markets.
Trump exempts gold bars from tariffs after Swiss customs scare
A US customs ruling that 1kg and 100oz gold bars from Switzerland were subject to tariffs briefly unsettled bullion markets, until Trump said gold would not be tariffed.
