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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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Nathalie Guedj: “Quality and style do not require compromises”
04 may 2010
Carrera y Carrera is the only Spanish trademark which has become a well-known brand turning to be one of the five leaders in the global jewelry market and which has over 300 sales outlets worldwide. From 2006 the company is headed by Nathalie Guedj, the former president of Van Cleef & Arpels USA, who also worked for Cartier in Belgium. Mrs. Guedj has kindly agreed to answer the questions of Galina Semyonova, Rough&Polished correspondent.
“Our customers can be confident that the results of their diamonds are consistent”
26 april 2010
Chief Representative of HRD Antwerp in China Ms Jun Jiang has described the work of this company’s representative office disclosing the tasks and outlooks of the world’s leading diamond certification centre with regard to the Chinese diamond industry in an exclusive interview to Olga Patseva, Rough&Polished correspondent in Shanghai.
Des Kilalea: “There are no tools to avoid fluctuations in prices other than stable economic policies and stability in supply”
19 april 2010
Des Kilalea, a leading diamond analyst for RBC Capital Markets, which is one of the top global investment banks providing financial services in 150 countries around the world, answered the questions posed by Rough&Polished and here is what he said about the current situation in the diamond market.
The State of Russian Gold Refining Industry is a Challenge to all Russia’s Gold Refiners
12 april 2010
The Prioksky Nonferrous Metals Plant (PNMP), an open public company and federal strategic enterprise, is one of the pace-setting gold refineries in Russia operating on the market of precious metals for more than 20 years. Currently, PNMP has at its disposal unique technical solutions and highly skilled experts that allow the company to process mineral and secondary raw materials containing precious metals. Andrey Zharkov, Commercial Director of PNMP, has found time to answer the questions filed by Rough&Polished.
"We are talking about a demand-driven business, in which the decision-making power exists with the consumer, and not in the board rooms of diamond producers"
05 april 2010
Last February, CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, concluded its annual congress in Munich attended by 135 delegates from national jewellery, gemstones and precious metals associations from around the world, as well as representatives of many of the largest multinational corporations involved in the industry. In March, this was followed by Baselworld 2010 considered one of the most important occasions for the watch and jewelry industry. Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO, fielded the questions of the Rough&Polished correspondents apropos of both these events.
Online-diamonds are quite real
29 march 2010
By its success and wonton development the diamond market in China is not only obliged to traditional retail trade. Internet stores numbering tens of thousands in this country occupy a considerable share in the Heavenly Empire's sales.
Eran Mandler: how to build a successful jewelry business in China
25 march 2010
Israeli diamantaire Eran Mandler recognizes the high potential of the Chinese market and is confident about bright prospects for his family business, as well as for his jewelry company which he founded in China in the end of 2008. In his interview to Rough&Polished Mr. Mandler shares his experience and thoughts on peculiarities and special features of doing business in China.
Italian Creativity from Roberto Coin
22 march 2010
Jewelry designed by Roberto Coin is noted for its humor and high quality and also for its wide range of themes. The detail by which it is possible to recognize a Roberto Coin piece immediately is a tiny ruby inside as a present to all female customers of the brand. The charming Roberto is artistic Italian way and hot as a Spaniard and his inner world seems no less rich than the one around him. Here is what he told about himself and his trade.
Zim’s allegations ‘outrageous, incredible’ says De Beers’ spokesperson
18 march 2010
Recent media reports cited Zimbabwe's mines minister accusing De Beers of looting tonnes of diamonds from the controversial Marange mining fields over a period of 15 years without notifying the state of the discovery of the gems. Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa caught up with De Beers Group’s head of media relations, Lynette Gould to get their side of the story. Below are the excerpts.
Sunny Chan: There is a good possibility that China will become the world’s largest luxury market within the next 5 to 7 years
15 march 2010
Hong Kong is not only the hub of the jewelry industry in Asia, but in the entire world. First-string jewelry shows, famous designers, traditions and innovations in jewelry production attract here millions of buyers. The ‘Made in Hong Kong’ label has become a kind of warranty of high quality and unique design. It was not the least role played by the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association (HKJMA) in shaping up this image.
