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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
China defends its interests in the Arctic
17 february 2025
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman has reaffirmed that the country is an “important stakeholder in Arctic affairs” amid US president’s continued remarks about fortifying presence in the region.
Canadian premiers visit Washington to push back against US policy
14 february 2025
All 13 of Canada's territorial premiers have visited Washington DC for the first time in history as a diplomatic countermeasure against US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods.
Japan voices support for Alaska LNG project
13 february 2025
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."
