Burgundy Diamond Mines, André Messika Ltd. and Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. forge strategic global partnership
Globenewswire·2025-05-08 21:35

Core Insights - Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd., André Messika Ltd., and Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. have formed a strategic global partnership to market Burgundy's collection of fancy yellow diamonds [1][2] - The collaboration emphasizes provenance, traceability, and product excellence, utilizing Sarine's Diamond Journey™ technology for tracking diamonds from rough to polished [3][4] Company Overview - Burgundy Diamond Mines is an independent global diamond company focused on a vertically integrated business model, capturing value across the entire diamond value chain from mining to marketing [6] - The company operates the Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada and has a diamond cutting and polishing facility in Perth, enhancing its access to the full diamond value chain [6] Partnership Details - Crossworks will cut and polish Burgundy's fancy yellow rough diamonds, which will be exclusively distributed through Messika's network, accompanied by a Burgundy Certificate of Origin [2][4] - The partnership aims to showcase the rarity and quality of the diamonds, ensuring high standards of craftsmanship at Crossworks' facility [4][5] Leadership Statements - Brad Baylis, CFO of Burgundy, expressed confidence in the partnership's potential to maximize the value of the diamonds through Crossworks' manufacturing capabilities and Messika's market position [5] - Ilan Messika, CEO of Messika, highlighted the collaboration as an exciting opportunity to present extraordinary diamonds to exclusive jewellery houses [5] - Itay Ariel, Director of Crossworks, emphasized the privilege of showcasing Canadian diamonds on a global stage, representing excellence in craftsmanship and distribution [6]