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Tharisa meets FY2026 guidance, Karo Platinum fully funded as net debt swings to $51m
Tharisa has reported full-year production in line with guidance for both platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome concentrates, while confirming its Karo Platinum project in Zimbabwe is now fully funded following a $300 million bond issue.
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Israel’s diamond sector poised for revival following tax reforms and De Beers comeback
De Beers, one of the world's major diamond market players, has announced the resumption of its operations in Israel after a nine-year absence, which became the latest sign of revival of the diamond industry in the country.
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Kefi Gold and Copper restarts Tulu Kapi development after safety review
Kefi Gold and Copper has resumed development at its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia following a suspension that began on September 7 after a serious safety incident three days earlier.
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Nornickel implements smart melt monitoring system
Norilsk Nickel has installed a smart melt monitoring system at its metallurgical plant in Norilsk in collaboration with Reksoft. The system uses computer vision to assist the converter operator in identifying phases during the tapping process.
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ALROSA to help amplify Arctic agenda at UN
In preparation for the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), ALROSA experts and other stakeholders from Russia discussed a unified approach to strengthening the country’s position and the Arctic agenda at UN climate conferences.
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SRN Import: Technology should take a much bigger part at all stages of diamond manufacturing and retailing
14 november 2011
SRN Import is an official and exclusive distributor of Sarin and Dialit producing equipment for the diamond industry. Sarin is the world’s leading supplier of diamond equipment for more than 20 years. Dialit is turning out advanced automated polishing machinery widely known across the world. SRN Import was established by Uri Weintraub and Josef Aharonoff. We asked one of the owners, Uri Weintraub, to tell us more about the company and how it works in the Russian market.
Yuval Ben Yona: There are four billion people in the world who have never seen a diamond
07 november 2011
Ben Yona Diamonds Ltd is a leading diamond manufacturer, which has been in the diamond business for 50 years. The company was established by Yuval Ben Yona and is renowned for best quality diamonds that are polished by expert Israeli cutters using the latest technology. The company is also running a state-of-the-art online store giving a profound description of every gem on sale. All the rough stones used by this manufacturer are certified under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. In his interview below Yuval Ben Yona answered the questions from Rough&Polished.
Zale Corporation - Industry growth dynamics are quite favorable
31 october 2011
In anticipation of 1Q 2012 results to be announced by Zale Corporation in November, Rough&Polished contacted this leading specialty retailer of Fine Jewelry in the United States to find out more about their market position, turnaround strategy, expansion of their Internet business, sales expectations for the upcoming holiday season, new exclusive line of diamond fashion jewelry and industry outlook.
Sierra Leone diamond industry still fledgling
24 october 2011
Sierra Leone is known as the place where concern over the issue of conflict diamonds was raised forcing the Security Council to adopt resolution 1306 in July 2000 that imposed a ban on the direct or indirect import of rough diamonds from the country. It is now over a decade after the end of the civil war that was fueled by diamonds and Sierra Leone is still struggling to gain ground as a major player in the diamond industry. Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa caught up with Sierra Leone’s Director of Mines Jonathan Sharkah who admitted that the local diamond industry was still struggling, although measures are being put in place to boost output.
David Prager: “Management is focused on growing the business and making a return for our three shareholders”
17 october 2011
David Prager is the Director of Communications for the De Beers Group, responsible for developing and delivering the company’s global communications platform. Prior to joining De Beers, David was in charge of UK communications for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, where he was responsible for corporate, brand and internal communications. David has also worked as a communications consultant with Ogilvy PR, providing counsel to clients top tier brands. He began his career as a White House Intern during the Clinton Administration and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in both Political Science and Journalism. David Prager was kind enough to give an interview to the correspondent of Rough & Polished in his office in London.
Roberto Coin: If the market is difficult we like it, if it’s impossible we love it!
10 october 2011
A member of the World Diamond Council, one of the founders of the Kimberley Process, a successful businessman, a famous jewelry brand, the emperor of diamonds, the court jeweler to singer Madonna, all these go under one name - Maestro Roberto Coin. Due to his single-minded focus on jewelry he turned into an often winner of jewelry contests justifiably earning a great number of outstanding international awards. At the jewelry show in Vicenza, Roberto Coin gave an interview to Rough&Polished.
What do American jewelers say about Black Friday?
09 october 2011
November 25 is a special day in the life of Americans, the so-called "Black Friday", which marks the official start of Christmas shopping. In the midst of Friday the 25th Rough&Polished correspondent visited jewelry stores in one of the major shopping centers in San Diego, the second largest city in California, to talk with staff and find out what was the "black" day on the calendar for them.
Rahaminov Diamonds: We announce our new products on Facebook and Twitter
03 october 2011
Rahaminov Diamonds is a Los Angeles-based jewelry company, which started up its business as a supplier of beautifully cut large and rare diamonds and then evolved into an internationally known manufacturer of unique jewelry. The company was founded by a married couple, Tamara Rahaminov Goldfiner and Amir Goldfiner. Tamara, who is inspiring and creating jewelry designs for Rahaminov Diamonds collections, answered the questions from Rough&Polished.
DIAMONDS 4U: The whole chain should be committed to stabilizing prices
26 september 2011
Diamonds4U was founded in 2000 by Chichota’s family which started their business buying rough diamonds from African countries. Today, it is proud to have more than 1,000 clients over the world. Diamonds4U has always been trying to satisfy their customers offering accurate service. At the Fiera di Vicenza our correspondent in Italy had a chance to talk to Arik Chichota, the young and positive director of the company.
Maurice Fischler: Relationship between the supplier and customer is very important in a trade where trust and confidence are paramount
19 september 2011
Last May, Maurice Fischler was appointed as the new President of the Beurs voor Diamanthandel, or Antwerp Diamond Bourse. At the time, he noted that the presidency of Antwerp's largest diamond bourse presented a big challenge. "The Antwerp diamond centre is in transition and coping with many structural changes,” he said. Rough&Polished caught up with the new leader of the world’s oldest and most important diamond hub to find out how it feels to ride out the pressure of change.
