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Dr. M’zée Fula Ngenge: How De Beers’ Lightbox undermined natural diamonds
De Beers’ venture into the lab-grown diamond (LGD) market through its subsidiary Lightbox backfired, undermining its century-old luxury positioning around natural diamonds, according to the African Diamond Council (ADC) Chairperson Dr...
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LDB’s David Troostwyk: London still has major role to play in global diamond trade
London Diamond Bourse (LDB) President David Troostwyk has had a varied career in the diamond business. David sat down with Rough&Polished to discuss how his love of diamonds started, his career, the state of the diamond trade in the UK and globally...
12 may 2025
David Johnson: De Beers balancing lab-grown and natural diamonds rarity while pioneering ethical transparency
De Beers has been differentiating its lab-grown diamond brand, Lightbox, by positioning it as an affordable, fashion-focused product. Group spokesperson David Johnson told Rough & Polished that this is in contrast to how De Beers promotes natural diamonds...
28 april 2025
Who will bear the cost? Paul Zimnisky weighs in on U.S. jewellery tariff impact
The United States jewellery industry is facing a complex balancing act as new tariffs on diamonds force wholesalers and retailers to decide whether to absorb costs, negotiate with overseas suppliers (particularly India), or pass them on to consumers...
14 april 2025
Thataitsile Moremedi: South Africa's State Diamond Trader providing market access, exposure for nascent manufacturers
Although it is challenging for previously disadvantaged individuals to enter the diamond industry due to the financial barriers, South Africa's State Diamond Trader is providing nascent entrepreneurs with exposure, market access, and other support...
31 march 2025
Petra sells stake in Williamson Diamonds as it shifts focus amid industry challenges
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Petra Diamonds has sold its entire stake in Tanzania’s Williamson Diamonds Limited (WDL), along with shareholder loans, to Tanzania-based Pink Diamonds Investments for up to $16 million.
Palladium market set to rebalance this year - Johnson Matthey
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Palladium market which has been facing a structural supply deficit in 2012-2024, may finally move into a balanced territory this year, major metals refiner Johnson Matthey said in a report.
Ma’aden and MP Materials partner to Create Rare Earth Value Chain in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based rare earths producer MP Materials. The document, signed on the sidelines of the US-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum in Riyadh, aims to create a fully integrated, end-to-end rare earths value chain in Saudi Arabia.
Saskatchewan government greenlights Arizona Lithium’s project
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Arizona Lithium Limited has received approval to start production at Phase 1 of its Prairie Lithium Project in Saskatchewan.
JUNWEX New Russian Style jewelry exhibition holds at the Timiryazev Center
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The May edition of the JUNWEX New Russian Style jewelry exhibition was held at the Timiryazev Center from May 14 to 18, 2025.
Guinea revokes 51 mining licenses in crackdown on idle, underused concessions
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Guinea’s military government has revoked 51 mining licenses covering bauxite, gold, diamonds, graphite, and iron in a sweeping move to reclaim underutilised or inactive concessions.
Global diamond market conditions right for price recovery - ALROSA
16 may 2025
A representative of the Russian diamond mining company ALROSA expressed the opinion that prices on the global diamond market have started to show a tendency to recover due to a decreasing production at depleting deposits.
South Africa’s mining sector struggles as PGM, gold output drag down March output
16 may 2025
South Africa’s mining production declined by 2.8% year-on-year in March, weighed down by sharp drops in platinum group metals (PGMS) and gold, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
Mountain Province Diamonds announces Q1 2025 results
16 may 2025
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine.
Vale mulls divesting some nickel assets amid challenging market conditions
16 may 2025
Brazilian multinational mining corporation Vale is studying options to either sell, partially divest or put some of its its nickel mines on care and maintenance due to challenging short-term market conditions.
