Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: Demand for considerable-sized diamonds stronger than ever

The African Diamond Council (ADC) chairperson Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that although overall global diamond prices have been somewhat soft, the demand for considerable-sized diamonds...

02 september 2024

Amplats sees prospects as a standalone company

Anglo has revealed its plans to demerge Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), which has operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, to optimise shareholder value. Rough&Polished contacted Amplats to comment on this and other issues but was referred...

19 august 2024

WFDB President Yoram Dvash Remains Confident Despite Global Diamond Challenges

Yoram Dvash is President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) having been elected in 2020. He found time in his busy schedule to speak to Rough&Polished about the state of the diamond industry around the world and some of the major...

12 august 2024

Lyudmila Vysotskaya: Amber is a mystical stone, a living substance

Lyudmila Vysotskaya is a Kaliningrad-based amber artist and designer, expert, chairwoman of the Amber Academy and member of the Creative Union of Artists in Decorative and Applied Arts. This summer, visitors could admire the art works by Lyudmila Vysotskaya...

30 july 2024

De Beers shines light on budding jewellery designers

Diamond giant De Beers will this year conduct its bi-annual Shining Light Awards jewellery design competition. De Beers beneficiation manager Kagiso Fredericks told Rough & Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview they set aside 4.5 carats...

22 july 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