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2024	Surat Diamond Bourse Expected completion of the skywalk connecting Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) to the Dream City Convention Centre, providing a pedestrian-friendly connection between the two facilities.
September 2024	Dan Gertler The Tel Aviv District Court recommended dismissing Gertler's lawsuit against Haaretz, citing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and the parties agreed to drop the case.
September 8 2024	Malabar Gold and Diamonds A smash and grab robbery took place at the Malabar Gold and Diamonds store in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, which occurred within one year of the store's opening.
2023	Countries by diamond exports India maintained its strong export performance, with diamond exports valued at $18.2 billion, remaining a key global diamond export market.
December 17 2023	Surat Diamond Bourse Surat Diamond Bourse was inaugurated and opened, after a delay from the initially planned November inauguration.
August 22 2023	Surat Diamond Bourse Guinness World Records officially declared the Surat Diamond Bourse as the world's largest office building, surpassing The Pentagon.
July 2023	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Honoured with the 'Global Retailer of the Year Award' at the Kerala Jewellery Awards.
July 26 2023	Surat Diamond Bourse Construction of the Surat Diamond Bourse was fully completed.
June 2023	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Expanded operations into Europe by opening a showroom in London, which became the company's 320th showroom.
May 2023	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Launched the world's biggest jewellery showroom, spanning 110,000 sq ft in Kozhikode.
May 2023	Cullinan Diamond The Cullinan V brooch was placed on the front of Queen Mary's Crown for the Coronation of Queen Camilla, replacing the traditional Koh-i-Noor diamond.
March 2023	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Malabar Gold and Diamonds opened a modern integrated complex at Kakkancherry, Kerala, featuring a jewellery manufacturing unit and design studio. The complex spans 1.75 lakh sq ft (175,000 square feet).
January 2023	Malabar Gold and Diamonds The company launched its 300th global showroom in Dallas, Texas, United States, becoming the 6th largest jewellery retailer in the world.
2022	Dan Gertler Gertler divests or loses his mining and oil interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the end of a significant business period.
2022	Dan Gertler Dan Gertler signed an agreement with the Congolese government led by President Félix Tshisekedi, transferring all mining and oil licenses held by Ventora Group.
2022	Golconda diamonds Companies applied for mining rights in Andhra Pradesh after the National Geophysical Research Institute discovered diamond deposits in seven districts of the state.
September 2022	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Felicitated by the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) for being selected as the 6th largest jewellery group in the world.
June 2022	Catoca diamond mine Angola nationalized the 18% stake previously held by LL International Holding, giving the government majority control of the Catoca diamond mine.
May 2022	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Became one of the first beneficiaries of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), receiving permission to export jewelry from India to the UAE with tax concessions.
May 2022	Surat Diamond Bourse Overall structure of the Surat Diamond Bourse complex was completed.
February 2022	Dan Gertler The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced plans to sign an agreement with Fleurette Group to transfer assets worth two billion dollars, including cash, cobalt mines, and oil wells.
July 2021	Catoca diamond mine A tailings leak occurred at the Catoca diamond mine, releasing waste material into the Tshikapa river. The incident contaminated water, killed 12 people, and sickened over 4,000 individuals. The spill turned the river red and killed large numbers of fish. Independent testing later revealed the presence of nickel and uranium in the contaminated water.
March 8 2021	Dan Gertler The Biden administration ended the temporary sanctions reprieve granted to Gertler.
January 25 2021	Dan Gertler In the final days of the Trump Administration, the US Treasury Department issued a license temporarily lifting sanctions on Gertler, allowing him to use American dollars for various activities for a year, following lobbying by Alan Dershowitz.
2020	Dan Gertler Gertler filed a lawsuit for 9 million shekels against Haaretz newspaper and two journalists over an investigative report about fund transfers from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Israel.
2020	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Donated one crore to the Telangana Chief Minister Relief Fund to help battle the coronavirus pandemic, and distributed over 15,000 food kits to workers in Gulf and East Asia during COVID-19 crisis.
2020	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Launched the 'One India One Gold Rate' initiative, offering a uniform gold rate across all Indian states and ensuring responsibly sourced gold without compromising quality and purity.
August 2020	Nicky Oppenheimer Maintained his position on Forbes list of The World's Billionaires with a reported fortune of US$7.6 billion.
2019	Nicky Oppenheimer Ranked as the richest person in South Africa on Forbes list of The World's Billionaires, with a fortune of US$7.3 billion.
2019	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Distributed over 1,14,000 special Iftar meals/kits during Ramadan in association with organizations from different countries.
2019	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Recognized as one of 'The Economic Times Best Brands'.
2019	Golconda diamonds A significant heist occurred involving the theft of the Dresden White Diamond and other jewels worth 1.2 billion.
2019	Golconda diamonds The Al Thani Collection of Qatar faced a trial after purchasing the Princie Diamond in an auction without its heir's consent. The matter was settled out of court.
2019	Lazare Kaplan International KBC Bank won a motion to dismiss the US case, which was considered a major victory for the bank in the ongoing legal dispute with Lazare Kaplan International.
2019	Dharmanandan Diamonds Dharmanandan Diamonds Pvt. Ltd. was admitted to the American Gem Society as a Registered Supplier.
December 26 2019	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Organized a blood donation drive near their store in Qatar, with 70 donors participating, including 15 staff members.
November 28 2019	Dan Gertler The Economist reported on Trump's sanctions against Gertler, which were seen as potentially influential in Joseph Kabila's decision to step down in the December 2018 elections.
June 2019	Brussels Airport diamond heist Brussels correctional tribunal sentenced Marc Bertoldi to five years imprisonment and a fine for being a co-conspirator in the heist, part of a criminal organisation, and money laundering.
April 2 2019	Lazare Kaplan International LKI initiated proceedings before the Belgian Court of Cassation against KBC Bank, continuing their long-standing litigation.
2018	Catoca diamond mine Alrosa expanded its ownership stake in Catoca to 41%, with Endiama also holding 41% and LL International Holding retaining 18%.
2018	Nicky Oppenheimer Appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List as the 23rd richest person in the United Kingdom, with a reported fortune of £5.5 billion.
2018	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Opened 11 stores simultaneously in 6 countries in a single day, creating a business expansion record. Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor inaugurated the Al Hazana Lulu Dubai outlet and appeared in the 'Malabar Promises' promotional content.
2018	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Malabar Gold & Diamonds opened its first showroom in the U.S. market in Chicago, which was also the group's 250th outlet, inaugurated by Neeta Bhushan, Counsel General of India.
2018	Malabar Gold and Diamonds Made a contribution of ₹2 crore to Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund to help cope with devastating floods in the state, and distributed food and water among victims through their stores.
2018	Dharmanandan Diamonds Dharmanandan Diamonds Pvt. Ltd. signed a globally exclusive agreement with Canadian Master Diamond Cutter Mike Botha to cut, polish, market and distribute the collection of patented diamond shapes under the Sirius Star banner.
2018	Kirtilal Manilal Mehta Government of India's Postal Department released a commemorative postal stamp featuring Kirtilal Mehta and Lilavati Hospital on his 111th birth anniversary.
December 2018	Dan Gertler The sanctions potentially influenced President Joseph Kabila's decision to step down during the general election.
September 2018	Kirtilal Manilal Mehta Posthumously honored by Hirani Mata Sthanak Trust for establishing Lilavati Hospital, with the award received by his son Prabodh Mehta.
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