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Vladimir Pilyushin: The jewelry market is not stand-alone and moves by the same laws as other markets
Vladimir Pilyushin is editor-in-chief of Russian Jeweler, a leading magazine about the jewelry industry in Russia. He told Rough&Polished about his view on the evolution of the jewelry industry in Russia and touched upon some of its problems.
16 september 2024
Sarine’s David Block: Diamond Industry at Standstill Until Chinese Demand Returns
David Block is CEO of Israel’s Sarine Technologies and has served in the position since 2012. In this exclusive interview for Rough and Polished, Block gives his opinion on the leading issues affecting today’s diamond trade.
11 september 2024
Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: Demand for considerable-sized diamonds stronger than ever
The African Diamond Council (ADC) chairperson Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that although overall global diamond prices have been somewhat soft, the demand for considerable-sized diamonds...
02 september 2024
Amplats sees prospects as a standalone company
Anglo has revealed its plans to demerge Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), which has operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, to optimise shareholder value. Rough&Polished contacted Amplats to comment on this and other issues but was referred...
19 august 2024
WFDB President Yoram Dvash Remains Confident Despite Global Diamond Challenges
Yoram Dvash is President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) having been elected in 2020. He found time in his busy schedule to speak to Rough&Polished about the state of the diamond industry around the world and some of the major...
12 august 2024
China and Yakutia deepen cooperation in Arctic sustainability and development
24 may 2024
The investment potential of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) was presented at the business and scientific event "Northern Forum - China: cooperation in the field of innovative technologies for the protection and development of the Arctic". It was held during the Russian-Chinese EXPO in Harbin (China).
The Institute of Arctic History established in Yamal
23 may 2024
The Institute of Arctic History has been commissioned in Yamal. This public organization was created by a group of Yamal researchers of the Scientific Center for the Study of the Arctic, said Gennady Detter, leading researcher in regional studies, candidate of economic sciences, on his social networks.
A unique icebreaker to be built in Russia by 2030
22 may 2024
A unique icebreaker named Rossiya is planned to be built by 2030, said Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
Russia and China to create special commission for NSR development
21 may 2024
After a visit of Russian president to China, the countries agreed to create a joint commission on the development of the Northern Sea Route.
Facade paints for the Arctic developed in Norilsk
20 may 2024
The researchers of the Polar State University have developed a line of plaster and paint facade coatings for Arctic conditions. Special compositions have high strength and resistance to atmospheric wear, ttelegraf.ru reports.
Russia and China to jointly develop infrastructure projects in the Arctic
17 may 2024
The Kremlin's official website published a joint statement by the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China on deepening comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in the context of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Representatives of Russia and China discuss cooperation in the Arctic
16 may 2024
Russia and China held the fourth meeting of the joint permanent working group on cooperation in the Arctic, the press service of the Federal Agency for Subsoil Use (Rosnedra) reported.
