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

BVC becomes the first logistics company to start operations at Surat Diamond Bourse

27 november 2023

BVC proudly announces the opening of its new branch at the prestigious Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), becoming the first logistics company to initiate operations in the new bourse.

The new branch is operational from the outset, illustrating BVC's preparedness for trade and its dedication to providing seamless and efficient services, thereby reinforcing BVC's commitment to reliability and availability for its customers. The new operation allows exports and imports from the SDB to 130 countries. BVC has a history of being a trailblazer in the logistics sector, evidenced by its initiatives like setting up the first branches in key trade centres like SEEPZ Mumbai, DPCC at OH, and BDB at BKC.

The establishment of the new branch at SDB is a continuation of BVC's mission to provide top-notch secure logistics solutions. With a global network and a customer-centric approach, BVC has consistently set industry standards, reinforcing its position as a leading player in the logistics sector.

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