Jeweller - June, Edition II 2020

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News Buying groups confirmed for Sydney Jewellery Fair as planning gathers pace CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 to promote and market the event this year.” He added, “In these tough times in this industry, we are all keen to ensure that there is a good return on investment on all expended promotions and this event is no exception. We believe it remains a relevant attraction for our membership.” Responding to the statement from Leading Edge Group Jewellers, Fitz-Roy said, “We’ve made it very clear to Leading Edge that we will comply with all state and federal government health requirements – the health and safety of our clients and the attendees of the fair is our first priority. As far as Mr Lane’s comment about the marketing of the fair, we have successfully run the event for nearly 30 years, so I find his comment misguided.” He added, “Regardless, I thank the two oldest buying groups and our newest group for having a vision and concern for the future of the industry and understand the need, especially this year, for the industry to stand united with no expectations other than to reconnect and celebrate.” However, he emphasised that LEGJ would still be welcome to participate: “Subject to space availability, the door is open for Leading Edge to join the other three buying groups in presenting a united front at what will likely be the first major jewellery industry event of the year.” For the first time, the IJWF will be held in conjunction with the Spring Gift & Lifestyle fair, allowing retailers to visit two shows at the same time and at the same venue. IJC’s Zarb called the fair a “perfect opportunity” for retailers looking to top up ranges and find new stock for the Christmas season: “I think the entire industry will look forward to this year’s fair, as it genuinely will be the first time for many of us to view new products ‘in the flesh’.” Pocklington advised that Nationwide would send detailed programs for members in late July: “There’ll be a strong focus on supporting members with business and marketing strategies for the important trading months ahead.” Meanwhile, Fitz-Roy said that a Retail Summit focusing on strategies and education would be a key feature of the show this year, focusing on recovering from the COVID-19 crisis. “The September fair will be an ideal lead-in to the busiest retail sales time of the year and we aim to arm jewellers with fresh and new ideas to assist their businesses to bounce back. “We have also completed a new program called Expertise Safety Matters which is our plan to ensure we do everything we can to cater for the safety and wellbeing of our exhibitors and visitors and whilst we come out of COVID-19 restrictions,” he explained. In addition to increased safety and hygiene measures, Fitz-Roy noted that the pandemic may result in fewer international suppliers attending the show – presenting an opportunity for local suppliers to more closely connect with retailers. He concluded, “We understand and appreciate what small businesses have gone through over the last four months given we are also a small family business. And equally we also know that we have to look to the future not to the past and together we must plan what the ‘new normal’ will be like.” Bail hearings held for defendants in Melbourne Gold Company robbery CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Dunn said Kachami, who was previously employed in the accommodation sector, was motivated by financial pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and made a “very silly decision”. However, prosecutor Andrew McKenry said, “This was a crime committed to make money – and to make a lot of money.” “Acting for Kachami at the hearing, barrister Philip Dunn QC characterised the robbery as a ‘comedy of errors’ and said his client ‘went along with what he thought was a no-risk plan’” Kachami applied for bail on the grounds of needing to care for his three young children and in order to receive treatment for diabetes. The Age reported that Kachami’s mother also offered a $250,000 surety on the Dollar property where the stolen goods were found. Acting for Ede, barrister Theo Alexander argued for his client to be released on bail to care for his wife and children and suggested that rather than planning the robbery with Kachami, simply carried a “suspicion” that the person robbing him was his friend, the Australian Associated Press reported. Prosecutor McKenry opposed the bail application due to the seriousness of the crime, arguing that Ede could also access more than $300,000 in missing gold, jewellery and cash that has not yet been located by police. Magistrate Ross Maxted is expected to hand down a decision on both men’s applications later this month. Rio Tinto faces further legal challenges in Canadian mining venture CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 “We regret Dominion filing what are baseless claims against us and will be defending ourselves in court vigorously. “[DDM] has at all times acted appropriately. We remain focused on managing the mine safely just as we continue to protect [DDM]’s interests in Dominion’s insolvency proceedings and the jobs of the more than 1,120 people who work at Diavik.” An insolvency hearing for Dominion is due to take place this week. Rio Tinto is also embroiled in a legal battle with Star Diamond Corp, the junior partner in its other Canadian mining venture, the Star-Orion South project. “We regret Dominion filing what are baseless claims against us and will be defending ourselves in court vigorously. [DDM] has at all times acted appropriately” – Rio Tinto spokesperson In March, Star Diamond Corp filed documents in a Canadian court alleging Rio Tinto had engaged in “bad faith predatory practices”, including vastly overspending on exploration costs and failing to share results of drill sampling. In March, Star Diamond Corp in a Canadian court alleging Rio Tinto had engaged in “bad faith predatory practices” including vastly overspending on exploration costs and failing to share results of drill sampling Rio Tinto formally denied the allegations as “false, baseless and made in bad faith” in its own court documents, filed in early April. The Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan is scheduled to hear the case on 29–30 June. Rio Tinto’s only other diamond mining venture, the Argyle Mine in Western Australia, is due to close at the end of 2020. 24 | February 2020
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