Yoram Dvash: Industry unity, producer leadership and marketing investment key to natural diamond's future

The natural diamond industry is navigating a period of significant transition, but there are increasing signs that the foundations for a stronger and more positive future are being built, according to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB)...

29 june 2026

AWDC: First fully traceable artisanal diamonds from DRC sold on the international market in Antwerp

In a historic milestone for the diamond industry, fully traceable, artisanal diamonds from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been sold on the international market for the very first time in Antwerp. Below, Ine Tassignon, AWDC spokesperson, provides...

22 june 2026

Natural diamonds most desired luxury jewellery, Gen Z spending double baby boomers, reveals De Beers report

Natural diamonds remain the most desired jewellery item among US consumers, with Millennials and Gen Z driving demand value and spending, according to De Beers Group’s The Diamond Report, which draws on the biannual Diamond Acquisition Study of 18,500...

15 june 2026

Edahn Golan: India’s lab-grown diamond exports surpass natural diamonds by volume, yet value gap widens

India’s diamond industry has reached a historic turning point. In March and April 2026, the volume of lab‑grown diamond exports overtook that of natural diamonds, with lab‑grown stones accounting for 51% and 50.4% of total export volume respectively...

01 june 2026

Dr M’zée Fula-Ngenge: Kimberley Process failing Africa

The Kimberley Process (KP) is failing Africa, and the world's definition of a “conflict diamond” is a moral and legal absurdity, according to the African Diamond Council (ADC) chairperson M’zée Fula-Ngenge. The following exclusive...

18 may 2026

Norilsk Nickel becomes top-ranking employer of students for the fifth time in a row

30 january 2024

For the fifth year in a row, Norilsk Nickel has become the best metallurgical company in the federal student employer rating - the Best Company Award 2024.

Severstal took the second place in the Metallurgical Companies category, and Rusal was in the third place.

The study was conducted on the basis of an online survey of young professionals with high potential in order to find out their attitude to the leading employers in Russia and the world.

The organizers of the annual award in the field of employer brand development studied the career preferences of more than 9,000 students of 39 Russian universities. They were asked to evaluate a total of 190 companies.

Among the criteria determining the choice of a job, 52% of respondents named a competitive salary, 36% - a work-life balance, 35% - respect from management and valuable experience for a future career, 34% - stability and reliability of the company.

Alex Shishlo for Rough&Polished