Dredging 2016 – IADC report


IADC’s review of the global dredging market, Dredging in Figures, is published annually. Released in September 2017, this edition focuses on the international dredging industry’s revenue for 2016. The report (just click the link) highlights essential information about the dredging industry, divided into three sections – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) that includes sustainability, emissions and … Continue reading Dredging 2016 – IADC report

Really? The price of diamonds collapsing?


No doubt the commodities have seen recently a sharp decline in price (do you remember oil at 150 US/bbl and gold at 1.600 US per oz or iron, or copper?). Yes, there are problems brewing in China (perhaps brewing is an understatement in face of the stock  markets sharp decrease of the last few days) … Continue reading Really? The price of diamonds collapsing?

Crisis and the gold market in Portugal – Crise e mercado da ourivesaria em Portugal


RISE AND FALL, A GOLDEN CHRONICLE OF THE PORTUGUESE GROWTH CRISIS It’s the crisis, but not the 2008 one. The Portuguese gold jewellery market has shown a marked decrease since it’s heyday in 1999-2000 (either in gold content, USD or EUR value), paralleling the growth crisis of Portuguese economy – clearly unprepared for the EURO … Continue reading Crisis and the gold market in Portugal – Crise e mercado da ourivesaria em Portugal