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Responsible business practices ‘no longer optional’, says WDC President Feriel Zerouki
The president of the World Diamond Council takes time out of her busy schedule to tell Rough&Polished readers about the critical work of the WDC. Zerouki, the first female present of the body, which includes all the important industry organizations among...
14 october 2024
James Campbell: Botswana Diamonds optimistic as it enters uncharted territory of using AI for mineral exploration
London-listed Botswana Diamonds has expressed optimism about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the exploration database in Botswana to look for new mineralised deposits. Company managing director James Campbell told Rough...
07 october 2024
Artur Salyakayev: For me, happiness is freedom to make my ideas happen and create valuable products
Artur Salyakayev is an art entrepreneur, founder of the International Jewelry Academy (IJA) and the INCRUA jewelry company. He has initiated and developed successful projects in jewelry industry and services sector. He is also a leading expert...
30 september 2024
Paul Zimnisky: China key for sustained recovery in demand for natural diamonds, prices
The curtailing of upstream and midstream natural diamond production in the past months is starting to have an effect on prices, according to the New-York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant, Paul Zimnisky. He told Rough & Polished’s...
23 september 2024
Vladimir Pilyushin: The jewelry market is not stand-alone and moves by the same laws as other markets
Vladimir Pilyushin is editor-in-chief of Russian Jeweler, a leading magazine about the jewelry industry in Russia. He told Rough&Polished about his view on the evolution of the jewelry industry in Russia and touched upon some of its problems.
16 september 2024
Besra Gold Inc and Quantum Metal Exchange sign an agreement to bring gold project into production
The agreement, valued at $300 mn, aims to bring the 3mn ounce Bau Gold project in Sarawak, Malaysia into production. As part of the deal, the syndicate will provide $300 mn in funding for plant construction and infrastructure.
Besra and Quantum Metal Exchange have formed a strategic partnership, with Quantum Metal Exchange providing financial and logistical support for the project. The partnership was formed following extensive due diligence undertaken by Besra, which highlighted the significant potential of the Bau Gold project.
Dato Lim Khong Soon, founder of Quantum Metal Sdn Bhd. "We are excited to work with Besra Gold on this project, which has the potential to become one of the largest gold mines in Southeast Asia. This partnership is aligned with our company's mission to support the development of the mining sector in Malaysia and the region."
Besra Gold is committed to advanced mining practices and has taken various initiatives to minimize the environmental impact of its operations.
Quantum Metal Exchange is a metal trading platform used worldwide that provides investors with access to trade physical metals like Gold and Silver. The company is dedicated to advancing the understanding and adoption of physical metals as a vital component of investment portfolios.
Quantum Metal Sdn Bhd, established in 2012, is a Malaysian-based company specializing in the supply and trading of precious metal and gold products. A subsidiary of Quantum Metal Exchange Inc. (QMEI) in New York, Quantum Metal Sdn Bhd shares the vision of establishing a legitimate global Precious Metal Exchange.
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished