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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
Russian government to allocate 30 billion rubles for military infrastructure in the Arctic
08 july 2024
The Russian government will allocate about 30 billion rubles in 2024-2026 for the development of military infrastructure in the Arctic zone, according to the website of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Northrop Grumman manufactured two satellites for the Arctic broadband mission
05 july 2024
The US-based company Northrop Grumman has manufactured two satellites for the Arctic broadband mission, which aims to provide Internet connectivity in the Arctic region.
Northern Sea Route fleet shortage estimated at 53%
04 july 2024
The deficit of the fleet to ensure cargo traffic on the Northern Sea Route is estimated at 53%, Kommersant reports with reference to the presentation of the Efficient Transport System national project.
China launches radio broadcasting for safety on shipping lanes in the Arctic
03 july 2024
A radio station in the north of China has begun broadcasting information about the current situation on Arctic waterways to ensure the safety of navigation.
Norway withholds sale of plot of land in the Arctic due to fears of Chinese buyer
02 july 2024
The Norwegian authorities were cautious of the sale of a plot of land in Svalbard to foreigners, as the buyer was suspected to have ties with China.
The world to face LNG shortage due to sanctions against Russia
01 july 2024
Sanctions against Russia, the deterioration of factory equipment, as well as attacks on tanker ships in the Red Sea may lead to a shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world, according to a report by the International Gas Union.
Russia develops high-altitude zeppelin for the Arctic
28 june 2024
Aircraft engineers of the Department of Aircraft Aerodynamics at the Moscow Aviation Institute are developing a project for a high-altitude zeppelin-type airship with solar panels, said design engineer Alexander Gomberg.
