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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
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.
Yugra region to produce diesel fuel for the Arctic
27 june 2024
The production of diesel fuel for the Arctic, which can be used at temperatures up to -52 degrees Celsius, will begin in October at the Surgut condensate stabilization plant of Gazprom Refining.
Arctic LNG - 2 and Murmansk LNG sanctioned by the EU
26 june 2024
The EU Council has approved the 14th sanctions package against Russia which now includes Arctic LNG - 2 and Murmansk LNG projects.
NOVATEK's Chinese partner withdraws from projects in Russia
25 june 2024
Wison New Energies (former Wison Offshore & Marine) is suspending its operations in Russia. Its board of directors decided to complete all current projects and stop participating in new ones indefinitely.
