Using Nanotechnology to Purify Water
By dipping plain cotton cloth in a high-tech broth full of silver nanowires and carbon nanotubes, Stanford researchers have developed a new high-speed, low-cost filter that could easily be implemented to purify water in the developing world. - Azonano 09/01/10 Click Here For Details!
Ijl Attendees Encouraged to Follow 'platinum Trail'
Platinum jewellery retailers have been reminded about the helping hand on offer for them at the upcoming International Jewellery London (IJL) event. Organisers Platinum Guild International will be offering a 'Platinum Trail' at the Earls Court show for the third year in succession. - Platinum today 09/01/10 Click Here For Details!
Ijl Design Innovation Awards
If you want to see brilliant designs and phenomenal talent, then check out this year’s crop of winners of the Lonmin Design Innovation Award for creations in platinum at Earls Court. - Retail Jeweller 09/01/10 Click Here For Details!
Researchers Break New Ground in Nanotechnology
A pioneering study by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has shown that sandwiching a simple layer of silver nanoparticles can significantly improve the performance of organic transistors that are commonly used in consumer electronics. - Printed Electronics World 09/01/10 Click Here For Details!
U.s. June Jewelry Sales Lack Momentum
In June, total jewelry sales rose 6.1 percent, the smallest monthly gain in 2010. For the calendar quarter, U.S. jewelry sales were up 7.0 percent, somewhat below the first quarter’s more robust 9.7 percent. - IDEX 08/30/10 Click Here For Details!
Mmtc-Pamp Gold Refinery Start Delayed
India's state-owned MMTC Ltd expects production from its upcoming gold refinery, being jointly built with Switzerland's PAMP S.A., to be delayed by three months as more time had to be spent on installing modern technology, a senior official of the joint venture said. - Reuters 08/28/10 Click Here For Details!
Diamond India Ltd. Strikes Metal Deal With Gjepc
The two parties signed the agreement on Aug. 22
whereby Diamond India Ltd will import precious metals from overseas bullion banks for sale to jewelers, particularly exporters, and the GJEPC will provide the marketing support through its regional offices and members. - National Jeweler 08/27/10
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Kitco E Conference Sept. 12-13, 2010
Meet with IPMI members and far-flung colleagues at the Kitco Metals Conference Sept. 12-13, 2010. The first full-scale virtual global metals conference features Ron Paul, Marc Faber and other industry heavyweights, live analyst sessions and a Private IPMI Chat Lounge*, Free with Pre-Registration. * See details
Refining and the Erp Application
Taking Precious Care of Your Spent Industrial Catalysts
Modern Market Manipulation
By knowing the price, you know the value of your asset and y ou can use the value to plan and make decisions. Market manipulation subverts the whole purpose.
The Role of Platinum Investment Demand
Investment demand for Platinum plays a small but vital role in the overall platinum market.
Advanced Technology and Application for the Jewelry Industry
Electrochemical Studies on Platinum Dissolution From Ag-Au-Pt Alloy in Dilute Nitric Acid
