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Nosiphiwo Mzamo: South Africa’s State Diamond Trader to buy diamonds from other African countries
South Africa’s State Diamond Trader (SDT) is set to buy diamonds from other African countries starting with Botswana. SDT’s chief executive Nosiphiwo Mzamo told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa at the country’s inaugural diamond show, which...
10 february 2025
Edahn Golan: Halo effect from lab-grown diamonds driving high demand for large, 2-carat natural stones in the U.S.
Edahn Golan, owner of the eponymous Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data, told Rough & Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that their research found a halo effect from lab-grown diamonds. He said the trend among lab-grown diamond...
27 january 2025
Paul Zimnisky: We will see a modest recovery in natural diamond demand and prices in 2025
According to Paul Zimnisky, an independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant based in the New York metro area, the natural diamond industry will see a modest recovery in demand and prices this year. Zimnisky said a moderate recovery would...
13 january 2025
African Diamond Council makes traceability its top priority, wants KP to embrace Authentia.io
The African Diamond Council (ADC) has made traceability its foremost priority and has been contributing to a traceability solution called Authentia.io for the last three and a half years, which is now ready to globally satisfy the traceability...
16 december 2024
Gaetano Cavalieri: CIBJO leading the jewelry industry on critical issues
One of the gem and jewellery industry’s most well-known and respected personalities, Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, has been the president of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), for the past 23 years. CIBJO is the oldest international organisation...
09 december 2024
Japan voices support for Alaska LNG project
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US President Donald Trump has announced a “joint venture” for liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales after a meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Washington DC.
Russia seeks to sell its LNG to Indian buyers
12 february 2025
Russian officials have held meetings with Indian buyers this week in an effort to sell liquefied natural gas from a flagship export facility sanctioned by the US, Bloomberg reports with a reference to its sources.
Norilsk Nickel to support BELAZ in production of modern mining equipment
11 february 2025
On January 23, the Belarusian manufacturer of special equipment BELAZ and Norilsk Nickel signed a cooperation agreement aimed at producing modern mining equipment that meets the best world standards for the Russian and CIS markets.
Arctic remains one of the areas of international cooperation - Trutnev
10 february 2025
According to Deputy Prime Minister, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev, the Arctic remains one of the areas of international cooperation despite issues.
Northern Sea Route infrastructure development to be discussed at Arctic forum in Murmansk
07 february 2025
Experts will discuss international cooperation, solving key problems of developing northern territories and preparing infrastructure for the Northern Sea Route at the International Arctic Forum "Arctic - Territory of Dialogue."
British and Danish PMs to “work closely together” on ensuring Arctic security
06 february 2025
British prime minister Keir Starmer and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen have agreed to 'work closely together' on ensuring the security of the High North.
Greenland to hold general election on March 11 amid US claims
05 february 2025
Greenland's prime minister has announced that the island will hold general elections on March 11 amid US interest in acquiring the territory.