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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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Sarah Faberge: We have started to re-establish the brand
03 may 2011
The name of Faberge has long become a common noun. And fortunately, the Faberge brand has not ceased to exist after the revolution of 1917: the famous brand, which was part of the history of the jewelry art in Russia, revived, though not in the country of its origin, but in Switzerland. At the recent Baselworld exhibition the Faberge stand took its rightful place alongside other jewelry brands and pleased the eye with jewelry pieces and works of applied art. In Basel, the legendary family brand was represented by Sarah Faberge. The British great-granddaughter of the famous jeweler has kindly responded to the questions from Rough&Polished.
There are no primary diamond deposits in North-East Yakutia
25 april 2011
Victor Beskrovanov is Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor of Solid State Physics at the Physics and Technology Institute of the North East State University and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the “Science and Technology in Yakutia” Magazine.
Ari Epstein: “We can afford to be optimistic. But we also need to be on guard.”
20 april 2011
Ari Epstein, the current CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), joined it in 2005 as director of the diamond office, which provides customs services on behalf of the Belgian government. In his interview to Rough&Polished he shared his views of the role played by AWDC in the global diamond industry.
Valery Morozov: I do not think that Leviev is planning to withdraw from Angola
18 april 2011
The news that Lev Leviev is selling his stake in Catoca was a surprise to the diamond community. Rough&Polished asked Valery Morozov, CEO of Ruiz Diamonds Limited, a division of the Leviev Group, to comment it.
“Corporate integrity and a commitment to responsible and ethical business practices are central to our business”
11 april 2011
This company was the first to introduce laser technology in cutting and polishing diamonds in India in the early 1980's. In the XXI century it re-discovered Botswana as a country not just mining rough diamonds, but also manufacturing polished diamonds and diamond jewelry. This company has many awards and honors. And in June 2011, its leader will be named “Pioneer Honoree” in Las Vegas. This legendary Indian jewelry company is Shrenuj. Vishal Doshi, Shrenuj Group Executive Director, has kindly agreed to answer the questions filed by Rough&Polished.
Jewelry artifacts from Dashi
04 april 2011
Dashi Namdakov is a famous sculptor and goldsmith, whose works have a distinctly unique auctorial style based on the elements inherent to the Central Asian culture and Buddhist motifs. His works are present in the collections of the Hermitage, Tretyakov Gallery, State Museum of Oriental Art, Tibet House in New York, Museum of Art in Guangzhou in China; they are treasured in the private collections of Vladimir Putin, Gerhard Schroeder, Mintimer Shaimiev and Roman Abramovich and also by famous collectors in Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Japan, the United States and Taiwan. The Moscow-based Dashi Art Studio represented Russia at international art events in Miami, Los Angeles and Chicago. Dashi Namdakov holds the State Prize of the Russian Federation in the field of culture (2009).
We came here to say: “We are fine” - Casio at BASELWORLD 2011
28 march 2011
Despite the tragedy in Japan, a large number of Japanese participants joined BASELWORLD 2011 in Switzerland. Tatsuya Hirate, Marketing and Planning Assistant Manager of CASIO Computer Co Ltd, came to the exhibition to showcase the latest and unique electronic timepieces produced by his company – a new collections of Casio watches. He told Rough&Polished how Casio is operating in the new environment.
Firestone Diamonds confident of producing 1m ct by 2014 as Liqhobong, BK11 mines starts delivering
21 march 2011
Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa spoke with Group Exploration and Mineral Resources Manager at Firestone Diamonds, Polite Khutjwe on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba, which was held recently, in Cape Town to get an insight into the company’s operations.
Eli Izhakoff: We can be confident that mining companies will continue to act responsibly as the recovery gathers steam
14 march 2011
Eli Izhakoff, President of the World Diamond Council, in his interview to Rough&Polished gave an overview of the situation in the diamond industry and shared his opinion on some of its current problems.
De Beers speaks on extension of Botswana sales agreement, not re-considering Zim venture
10 march 2011
Talks on the new sales agreement between De Beers and the government of Botswana, which came to an end last December, were extended by three more months, and so was the old trade arrangement. Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa filed questions to De Beers’ spokesperson Lynette Gould to find out what had stalled the negotiations.
