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Ellah Muchemwa: ADPA to launch Africa's first diamond mining standard next year
The African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA), which is based in Luanda, Angola, and represents the interests of mainly African diamond producers and those with the potential to produce diamonds, will next year launch the Sustainable Development...
04 november 2024
Dmitry Fedorov: I want our jewelry to be displayed at a museum in the future
Dmitry Fedorov is the founder of the eponymous jewelry house. His main focus is the creation of Orthodox-inspired premium luxury jewelry of high artistic merit. He told Rough&Polished about his journey in the jewelry industry, about choosing the ‘Orthodox...
28 october 2024
Responsible business practices ‘no longer optional’, says WDC President Feriel Zerouki
The president of the World Diamond Council takes time out of her busy schedule to tell Rough&Polished readers about the critical work of the WDC. Zerouki, the first female present of the body, which includes all the important industry organizations among...
14 october 2024
James Campbell: Botswana Diamonds optimistic as it enters uncharted territory of using AI for mineral exploration
London-listed Botswana Diamonds has expressed optimism about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the exploration database in Botswana to look for new mineralised deposits. Company managing director James Campbell told Rough...
07 october 2024
Artur Salyakayev: For me, happiness is freedom to make my ideas happen and create valuable products
Artur Salyakayev is an art entrepreneur, founder of the International Jewelry Academy (IJA) and the INCRUA jewelry company. He has initiated and developed successful projects in jewelry industry and services sector. He is also a leading expert...
30 september 2024
Auction for titanium deposit in Murmansk region to be held in 2026
28 may 2024
The auction for the titanium deposit named America in the Murmansk region is planned to be held in 2026, the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation reported.
Russian Helicopters company delivers two new Mi-8MTV-1s for the Arctic
27 may 2024
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a Rostec subsidiary) has delivered two new Mi-8MTV to YAMAL Airlines. The helicopters are capable of operating in extremely low temperatures up to minus 50 degrees Celsius in the Arctic zone, the Rostec press service reported.
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.
