
Drawing on four decades of experience across mining, diamonds, energy, and global investments, Gareth explores the forces reshaping the sector today—from consumer trust and traceability to geopolitics and competition from lab-grown diamonds.
He reflects on the lessons of collective action, the importance of governance and sustainability, and how collaboration across producers, marketers, retailers, and governments can restore confidence in natural diamonds.
With trust at the center of luxury consumption, Gareth shares his perspective on where partnerships must deepen first and what the industry must do to remain relevant, resilient, and competitive in the modern market.
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In this exclusive conversation with Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources, our Product Director, Laura Nicholson, discusses Exxaro’s growth and diversification into manganese and renewable energy.
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Mining and metals production depends on water. It is essential for extraction, mineral processing, dust suppression, cooling, transport and site operations.
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Ask why a promising mining technology never made it past the pilot and you will usually be told it was too risky, or the culture was not ready, or the business case did not close.