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Diamond market crash is Africa’s opportunity, not its crisis – M'zée Fula Ngenge
Global natural diamond supply is forecast to fall below 95 million carats this year, the lowest since 1987. For Dr. M'zée Fula Ngenge, chairperson of the African Diamond Council (ADC), this is not a death knell but a clarion call. In an exclusive...
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Tracr passes 5 million rough diamonds milestone as De Beers expands provenance push
De Beers Group's blockchain-enabled traceability platform Tracr reached a significant milestone in 2025, with more than 5 million rough diamonds individually scanned and registered, up from 2.8 million cumulative registrations reported in 2024. The...
28 september 2026
South African diamonds head to Hong Kong: SDT partners with BRINKS for JGW 2026
South Africa’s State Diamond Trader (SDT) has confirmed the country's participation in Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong (JGW) 2026 through a partnership with BRINKS. SDT marketing and communication manager Tsholofelo Gopolang Tselapedi...
14 september 2026
David Benderly: PermaScribe seeks to put trust mark on diamond table, not just girdle
In this interview with Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa, PhotoScribe Technologies president and chief executive David Benderly explains how PermaScribe differs technically from conventional laser inscription, its potential to strengthen security, and...
31 august 2026
The great reset: Paul Zimnisky on supply catharsis, De Beers' bargain and the case for natural diamonds
The natural diamond industry is in the throes of its most profound reset in a generation. Supply is plunging to its lowest level since 1987 and De Beers—once valued at over $9 billion—is reportedly being sold for as little as $1 billion.
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10 august 2026
Mineral reserves in the Russian Arctic estimated at over $20 trillion - report
08 october 2026
Proven mineral reserves in the Russian Arctic are estimated at more than $20 trillion, even though the region's geological exploration level currently stands at no more than 20%, stated Alexey Chekunkov, Head of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic.
Russia aims to open NSR for year-round navigation
01 october 2026
Russia plans to open its Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor, which includes the Northern Sea Route (NSR), for year-round navigation, Russia’s president said.
Norilsk to host Nornickel’s 2nd Arctic Construction Forum
28 september 2026
Nornickel’s 2nd Arctic Construction Forum will take place in Norilsk from September 28 to 30. Participants will discuss the specifics of implementing mining and metallurgical projects in the Arctic, modern approaches to industrial construction, and key challenges facing the industry.
Arctic LNG-2 seeks $1 billion in restitution for contract breach with a Korean company
18 september 2026
Arctic LNG-2 has demanded approximately $1.02 billion in damage restitution from the South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean.
Nornickel launches five unique wells at the Pelyatkinskoye gas field
14 september 2026
Norilskgazprom (part of the Nornickel Group) has commissioned five new production wells at the Pelyatkinskoye gas condensate field.
Russia mulls building its arctic vessels at Chinese shipyards
09 september 2026
Russian authorities are considering Chinese shipyards as places to build its vessels for the Northern Sea Route (NSR). According to preliminary estimates, Russia will need 62 new ships of various classes by 2030 to operate on the Arctic route.
China launches first regular freight voyage to Europe via NSR
02 september 2026
Chinese shipping company Sealegend Shipping announced the launch of its first weekly freight voyage to Europe, which will go along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) on the Russian Arctic coast.
