This growth is due partly to the fact that in March, US consumers' confidence index rose by 8% and reached its highest level since December 2000, according to the Trade Organization Conference Board. Then, this figure decreased by 3.7% in April.
In the first quarter, sales of jewelry stores rose by 1% compared to the same quarter a year ago to $ 6.92 billion, according to the report, which was released earlier this month.
Sales data are published approximately two months delay compared to the analyzed period.
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President of the Joint Stock Company "ALROSA", Sergey Ivanov paid a working visit to the Republic of Angola.
Sergei Ivanov inspected the facilities of the company, and also held a number of meetings with Angolan partners to discuss prospects for the development of investment projects in Angola ALROSA.
During the meeting with Carlos sumbul, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National diamond-mining enterprises of the Republic of Angola "ENDIAMA", Sergei Ivanov noted the positive financial results of the Mining Company "Catoca". "The project is in the last year achieved revenues of almost 600 million and became fully self-sufficient. We are ready to actively participate in its further development and is expected to increase cost-effectiveness ", - said Sergei Ivanov.
The sides also agreed to continue work on the Exploration Company "Kimang". In particular, conducting geological surveys planned for the discovery of new kimberlite deposits. "According to the plan, in early 2019, we will enter a phase of start-up projects for the development of these deposits", - Sergey Ivanov said.
ALROSA President held a working meeting with the Vice President of the Republic of Angola Manuel Vicente. "ALROSA will continue to participate in projects in Angola. Currently, we hold the largest study here "Luashe" diamond deposit, the results of which will identify the main stages of the further development of this project ", - said Sergei Ivanov.
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