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Indian jewellers promote natural diamonds amid competition from lab-grown stones
Falling prices for lab-grown diamonds and their resulting rise in market share are transforming India’s diamond jewellery market and prompting jewellers to take proactive measures.
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Ethiopia opens first gold refinery to serve region
Ethiopia has inaugurated its first gold refinery, a $50 million joint venture that the government hopes will establish the country as a regional hub for precious metals processing, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced over the weekend, according to Reuters...
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Anglo American bets R11.2B on South African mining's future
Anglo American has reaffirmed South Africa's potential as a premier mining investment destination, even as the company commits R11.2 billion ($677 million) to an ultra-high dense media separation iron-ore project at Sishen in the Northern...
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Nornickel forecasts $4 billion in precious metals revenue for 2026 - report
A senior Nornickel representative noted that the company expects to generate $4 billion in revenue from precious metals sales this year.
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Russia to build first permanent REM magnet plant
In 2028, Russia is set to start the construction of its first plant for manufacturing permanent magnets from rare-earth metals (REM) in the city of Glazov, to be commissioned in 2029 with an initial capacity of 500 tonnes per year, said Andrey...
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Ivanhoe: Angola’s geological formation similar to that of DRC
25 december 2023
Canadian company Ivanhoe signed a mining investment contract with Angola. Company president Marna Cloete told journalists that the company decided to prospect for copper in Angola as they discovered that its geological formation is similar to that of the DRC.
ADPA executive director: KPCS should safeguard its original purpose, principles
18 december 2023
The African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) has emphasised the importance of the Kimberley Process Certification System (KPCS) in continuing to effectively combat the trade of conflict diamonds while safeguarding its original purpose and principles.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem: Today we remain resolute in our commitment to responsible and sustainable sourcing, and will continue to devise policies that support this goal
11 december 2023
Ahmed Bin Sulayem certainly needs no introduction being widely popular globally as one of the leaders of modern Dubai. Here, in an Exclusive Interview with Rough & Polished, Ahmed Bin Sulayam sees KP undergoing a radical change in the years to come.
Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, WGC India: IIBX will be a key infrastructure in the global scenario once a few more reforms in India are completed
04 december 2023
Somasundaram PR joined the World Gold Council (WGC) in January 2013. He is responsible for leading the World Gold Council's activities across the Indian gold market. Here, in an exclusive Interview with Rough&Polished, he helps you understand the Indian Gold Sector and looks forward for it to grow into a more powerful and sustainable gold market.
DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club: Transparency a sine qua non for the diamond industry
27 november 2023
Transparency is crucial for inspiring consumer and retailer confidence in diamond brands, according to DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club. Agnes Abdulahu, the founder of the club, told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that fashion and art designers respond positively to transparency.
Ilgiz Fazulzyanov: Traditions should be respected and preserved but at the same time, traditional jewelry should be made modern
20 november 2023
Ilgiz Fazulzyanov is a jeweler who needs no introduction. He is renowned for his Ilgiz F. brand existing on the Russian market for more than 30 years and famous among true connoisseurs of jewelry art. He spoke to Rough&Polished about his new collections, upcoming exhibitions, his plans for the nearest future and the importance of perfectionism.
Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: The African Diamond Council will forever seek overlooked opportunities to create ideal conditions necessary for success in the entire global diamond industry as long as it does not become prone to or contaminated by indifference
13 november 2023
Here, in an exclusive interview with Rough&Polished, Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge, Chairman of the African Diamond Council, expresses his views on the recently concluded Kimberley Process Plenary, and other grave issues being faced by the global diamond industry currently.
Miri Chen: Fancy color diamonds, owing to their extreme rarity, tend to maintain their value even when resold on the second-hand market
06 november 2023
Miri Chen is a CEO of Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF). Here, in an exclusive interview with Rough & Polished, Miri Chen explains FCRF's stand on coloured diamonds as an investment vehicle for now, as well as for years to come.
Paul Zimnisky: G7 Diamond Protocol to introduce an unprecedented level of transparency
30 october 2023
Diamond industry analyst Paul Zimnisky told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that while opinions vary on the politics behind the sanctions on Russian diamonds, the end outcome will usher in a new age for the diamond industry worldwide.
Ankush Nakrani: "Through SEED4CVD and MPCVD machines, we maintain stringent quality control throughout the entire production process."
23 october 2023
Ankush Nakrani, Director of Asianlab Grown Diamonds, has a rich background in electronics and with his passion for innovation, Ankush has become a luminary in the lab-grown diamond industry. Here, in an Exclusive Interview with Rough & Polished, besides his extraordinary knowledge, Ankush Nakrani shares his extremely profound thoughts.
