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Dr. M’zée Fula Ngenge: How De Beers’ Lightbox undermined natural diamonds
De Beers’ venture into the lab-grown diamond (LGD) market through its subsidiary Lightbox backfired, undermining its century-old luxury positioning around natural diamonds, according to the African Diamond Council (ADC) Chairperson Dr...
19 may 2025
LDB’s David Troostwyk: London still has major role to play in global diamond trade
London Diamond Bourse (LDB) President David Troostwyk has had a varied career in the diamond business. David sat down with Rough&Polished to discuss how his love of diamonds started, his career, the state of the diamond trade in the UK and globally...
12 may 2025
David Johnson: De Beers balancing lab-grown and natural diamonds rarity while pioneering ethical transparency
De Beers has been differentiating its lab-grown diamond brand, Lightbox, by positioning it as an affordable, fashion-focused product. Group spokesperson David Johnson told Rough & Polished that this is in contrast to how De Beers promotes natural diamonds...
28 april 2025
Who will bear the cost? Paul Zimnisky weighs in on U.S. jewellery tariff impact
The United States jewellery industry is facing a complex balancing act as new tariffs on diamonds force wholesalers and retailers to decide whether to absorb costs, negotiate with overseas suppliers (particularly India), or pass them on to consumers...
14 april 2025
Thataitsile Moremedi: South Africa's State Diamond Trader providing market access, exposure for nascent manufacturers
Although it is challenging for previously disadvantaged individuals to enter the diamond industry due to the financial barriers, South Africa's State Diamond Trader is providing nascent entrepreneurs with exposure, market access, and other support...
31 march 2025
"Arctic: Territory of Dialogue" Forum organizing committee established in Murmansk
25 february 2025
The composition of the International Forum "Arctic: Territory of Dialogue" has been formed. The event will be held on March 26-27 in Murmansk, TASS reports with reference to the Ministry of Information Policy of the Murmansk Region.
Arctic warming may greatly increase Canada’s northernmost port availability by 2100
24 february 2025
Canada’s northernmost deepwater port - Churchill - may become open to export markets 300 days a year by 2100 due to global warming.
Arctic to become testing grounds for a number of new technologies
21 february 2025
The Arctic is a unique “mega-laboratory” where scientists can test new materials and technologies for use in a variety of areas, believes Marat Yeseyev, scientific director of the Russian Arctic Research and Education Center at the Arctic Federal University.
UK and Norway to join forces for Arctic defence
20 february 2025
UK and Norway look to “boost our security in the High North” amid fears of increasing Russian presence in the region.
US and Russian negotiating teams discuss possible joint projects in the Arctic
19 february 2025
At a recent meeting of US and Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to coordinating positions on a number of geopolitical issues, the parties discussed the possibility of joint projects in the Arctic.
EU spends €7bn on Russian LNG in 2024
18 february 2025
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has issued a report, estimating that EU member states have cumulatively spent close to €7 billion on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) last year.
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.
