Nosiphiwo Mzamo: South Africa’s State Diamond Trader to buy diamonds from other African countries

South Africa’s State Diamond Trader (SDT) is set to buy diamonds from other African countries starting with Botswana. SDT’s chief executive Nosiphiwo Mzamo told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa at the country’s inaugural diamond show, which...

10 february 2025

Edahn Golan: Halo effect from lab-grown diamonds driving high demand for large, 2-carat natural stones in the U.S.

Edahn Golan, owner of the eponymous Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data, told Rough & Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that their research found a halo effect from lab-grown diamonds. He said the trend among lab-grown diamond...

27 january 2025

Paul Zimnisky: We will see a modest recovery in natural diamond demand and prices in 2025

According to Paul Zimnisky, an independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant based in the New York metro area, the natural diamond industry will see a modest recovery in demand and prices this year. Zimnisky said a moderate recovery would...

13 january 2025

African Diamond Council makes traceability its top priority, wants KP to embrace Authentia.io

The African Diamond Council (ADC) has made traceability its foremost priority and has been contributing to a traceability solution called Authentia.io for the last three and a half years, which is now ready to globally satisfy the traceability...

16 december 2024

Gaetano Cavalieri: CIBJO leading the jewelry industry on critical issues

One of the gem and jewellery industry’s most well-known and respected personalities, Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, has been the president of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), for the past 23 years. CIBJO is the oldest international organisation...

09 december 2024

Yazhou-Huangjin signs MoU with multinational manufacturing corporation to supply low-carbon products

30 june 2023

Yazhou Huangjin is a world-class gold mining and exploration company operating in Jiangle County, Fujian, People’s Republic of China - one of the world’s premier new gold regions. The company initiates cooperation with suppliers of materials with low carbon footprints and evaluates eco-friendly autonomous hauling systems.

Yazhou Huangjin has committed to being the gold investment that works for its shareholders. The company's operating partners and communities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership whereby Yazhou Huangjin will offer its partners low-carbon products and services that are ethically sourced, and the company along with is partner will work to decarbonize operations by testing out sustainable autonomous hauling options. The name of the partnering company will be revealed at a later date, once all conditions of the MoU are set.

Yazhou Huangjin will be able to advance its sustainability goals in its operations and supply chains due to the multi-materials relationship. Additionally, it will assist its partner, a significant transport and infrastructure provider and international manufacturing business, in achieving its goal of a net-zero future. The companies will work together to strengthen the supply of responsibly sourced low-carbon materials and explore new product development opportunities.

Garett Fern, Executive Vice President, Chief Sustainability and External Affairs Officer at Yazhou Huangjin said: “As we work together to create a sustainable future, we are proud to collaborate with our ally to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a net-zero future. Together, we will promote the decarbonization of Yazhou Huangjin's operations and provide low-carbon components for an innovative and cutting-edge product line. With our collective effort, we look forward to making a positive impact on the environment and helping to create a greener and cleaner future for everyone."

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished