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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
Gold Fields partners with Osisko to develop the Windfall project
22 may 2023
Gold Fields Limited announces a partnership with Osisko Mining Inc. to develop and mine the world class underground Windfall Project in Québec, Canada, now known as the Windfall Mining Group.
The POLAR 2023 conference to be held on May 24 in St. Petersburg
19 may 2023
The development of Russia's large-scale projects in the Arctic and Antarctic will be the focus of attention of the participants of the POLAR 2023 conference, which will be held on May 24 in St. Petersburg.
Sibanye-Stillwater celebrates the foundation stone laying of the Keliber lithium refinery in Finland
18 may 2023
Sibanye-Stillwater has announced that at a ceremony held at the Kokkola Industrial Park (KIP) in Finland, it laid the foundation stone of the Keliber lithium refinery.
Norilsk Nickel specialists conducts monitoring of one of the largest bridges beyond the 69th parallel
17 may 2023
Norilsk Nickel specialists monitored the bridge over the Norilsk River, one of the largest bridges beyond the 69th parallel, ttelegraf.ru reports. To ensure the production plan of the company, hundreds of tons of cargo are transported on the bridge around the clock and smoothly – both by road and by rail.
Norinickel's participation in Norilsk development plan can be example to other companies in Arctic regions, according to the Federation Council
16 may 2023
In recent years, it has been possible to achieve a significant increase in the investment attractiveness of the Arctic region, including through the favorable conditions for business and socially oriented initiatives. Since 2020, about 600 residents have already taken advantage of the support measures.
Russia needs to create its own Arctic Council - experts
16 may 2023
Russia needs to create its own Arctic council, said Alexander Vorotnikov, coordinator of the expert council of the Arctic Development Project Office.
Norway is head of Arctic Council
15 may 2023
The 13th session of the Arctic Council took place in Salekhard, Russia, at which Russia transferred the chairmanship to Norway.
