News Nuggets

News Nugget – April 2023


CPM refines precious metal waste for jewellers across Southern Africa – Floor Sweeps, Carpets & Sludge

As part of our comprehensive overview of all of the different kinds of refining that jewellers can make money back from, let’s delve into the categories of floor sweeps, carpets, and the (little-known) sludge.

Read on for descriptions of these, as well as best practices in collecting, storing and submitting your refining to maximise your payout:

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Jewellers please urgently note changes to the FIC Act

CPM FICA changes

National Treasury has recently amended the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, with effect from 19 December 2022. The short of it is that suppliers of high-value goods (of R100,000 or above) who receive payment in any form, are now Accountable Institutions under the FICA legislation. This includes any type of business where a single item valued at R100 000 or more (whether new or second-hand) is sold to a customer.

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Know the facts around diamond fluorescence

CPM Diamond Fluorescence

There are a number of misconceptions around diamond fluorescence, which we address below. Ultimately, any gem should be viewed in a variety of lighting environments in order to choose the right one for each individual’s taste. It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and diamonds are no exception.

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News Nugget – March 2023


orders@capepreciousmetals.co.za

Our operating hours:
Mon – Thur: 07:30 to 16:15
Fri: 07:30 to 15:00
Sat – Sun: Closed

DUE TO SECURITY REASONS,
ALL VISITORS TO MAKE
AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE
VISITING OUR OFFICES

HEAD OFFICE:

(servicing Western Cape & Namibia)
TEL: +27 (0)21 551 2066
FAX: +27 (0)21 552 7792

CPM Building
Link Close
Montague Gardens
7441

GERMISTON:

(servicing Gauteng, Northern
Provinces & Botswana)
TEL: +27 (0)11 334 6263
FAX: +27 (0)11 334 6947

Unit 32, Sunnyrock Park
3 Sunrock Close
Germiston
1401

DURBAN:

(servicing KwaZulu-Natal,
Free State & Northern Cape)
TEL:+ 27 (0)31 303 5402
FAX: +27 (0)31 303 5403

Unit 9, Cypress Park
19 Cypress Drive
Glen Anil
4051

PE/GQEBERHA:

(servicing Eastern Cape)
TEL: +27 (0)41 365 1890
FAX: +27 (0)41 365 1901


88 Hurd Street
Newton Park
6045

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