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Zimnisky: Diamonds are incongruent with Anglo's longer-term strategy of focusing on commodities for green infrastructure
It was recently reported that the diversified miner Anglo American, which is subject to a takeover by BHP Group for $39 billion, is considering selling its subsidiary De Beers. New York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst Paul Zimnisky told...
06 may 2024
ODC managing director Mmetla Masire: We need to be responsible and not oversupply the market
Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) managing director Mmetla Masire told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that there is still a lot of inventory and there is a need for all players in the diamond industry to trade responsibly...
22 april 2024
Varvara Dmitrieva: The jewelry industry of Yakutia is distinguished by its creativity, unique cultural code and conservation of traditions
Varvara Dmitrieva, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Precious Stones and Metals Processing Technologies of the North-Eastern Federal University, told Rough&Polished about the results of the Forum of jewelry Craftsmanship and the prospects...
16 april 2024
Valery Budny: There is no strategy and legislation in Russia enabling the full cycle processing of precious raw materials within the country
Valery Budny, Head of the Jewelry Russia program and CEO of the JUNWEX media holding, told Rough&Polished about the results of the meeting and pressing issues in the precious metals and precious stones (PMPS) and the jewelry sectors.
11 april 2024
Paul Zimnisky: Natural diamonds face the risk of eroding their appeal if constantly discounted
New York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant Paul Zimnisky told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that the industry should do away with discounts. He said the industry should treat natural diamonds...
01 april 2024
De Beers cut diamond prices but manufacturers see no respite to their woes
Today
Diamond manufacturers say the price reductions implemented by De Beers for smaller rough diamonds at this week's sight are insufficient to help their profitability.
De Beers registers 2 million individual diamonds on Tracr
Today
De Beers has expanded the pioneering blockchain platform, Tracr, opening it up to the wider industry and enabling participants to record a diamond’s journey from source to store, according to its 2023 sustainability report.
Global gold demand up 3% in Q1 2024 - WGC
Yesterday
According to the Gold Demand Trends report by the World Gold Council (WGC), global gold consumption increased 3% in the first quarter of 2024 to 1,238 tonnes, marking it as the strongest first quarter since 2016.
KEFI makes good progress at Ethiopia’s Tulu Kapi gold project
Yesterday
KEFI Gold and Copper says the remaining finance syndicate board processes are on track for final approvals this month, while project launch preparations have commenced at the Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia.
Saudi Arabia holds talks with Pakistan on Reko Diq gold-copper project stake
Yesterday
Saudi mining company Manara Minerals is holding talks in Islamabad to buy a stake in Pakistan's Reko Diq gold-copper project, the Pakistani government announced.
Copper 360’s underground copper mine to open ahead of schedule
Yesterday
Copper 360’s first development underground at the Rietberg Mine in South Africa is set to commence within the first half of the year, about three months ahead of schedule.
Orion makes significant steps to become a new mid-tier ASX/JSE-listed copper producer
07 may 2024
Orion Minerals has reached the final stages of its acquisition of a controlling interest in the Okiep Copper Project (OCP) in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Harmony reports a fatality at Doornkop mine
07 may 2024
Harmony Gold Mining says one of its employees tragically lost his life, following a fall-of-the-ground incident at its Doornkop mine, in Soweto, Gauteng Province, South Africa, on May 2.
BHP senior executives off to South Africa to gain local support for Anglo bid
07 may 2024
BHP Group has dispatched a group of senior executives to South Africa to gain the support of local shareholders, government officials, and regulators, according to media reports.
Atlantic becomes the first lithium company to trade on Ghana Stock Exchange
07 may 2024
Atlantic Lithium has received approval from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)’s listing committee and Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the company's ordinary shares by introduction on the main market of the GSE.
