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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
Burgundy extends Misery mine life
06 september 2024
The Australian mining company Burgundy Diamond Mines announced the encouraging results of the drilling program at the Misery field in Canada. The company hopes for the extension of the mine life beyond the initially planned 2026 closure date.
Gem Diamonds finds yet another large diamond at the Lesotho mine
06 september 2024
Gem Diamonds has recovered a 122.20ct Type II white diamond at its 70%-owned Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
Important European Show Vicenzaoro Set to Kick Off September Event
05 september 2024
Vicenzaoro September - The Jewellery Boutique Show at the Vicenza Expo Centre is set to take place from September 6-10.
Lepidico mulls Karibib lithium project sale or cooperation
05 september 2024
Lepidico has appointed Jefferies International as its financial counsel to guide the process of optimising the value of its Karibib lithium project in Namibia.
Nornickel changes management model to improve efficiency
05 september 2024
Nornickel is making changes to its company management model to increase operational efficiency amid external challenges.
Polyus to update Sukhoi Log resource estimate thanks to additional exploration
05 september 2024
Russian gold mining company PJSC Polyus will present an updated feasibility study for the Sukhoi Log deposit in the fourth quarter of this year after conducting additional geological exploration.
Northam expects Eland to become a major chrome producer
05 september 2024
Northam Platinum sold approximately 1.3 million tonnes of chrome in the past year, which contributed 12.5%, or R3.8 billion, to the company's revenue.
Global central banks increase gold reserves by 37 tonnes in July, continue to accumulate gold
04 september 2024
Global central banks increased their official reserves by 37 tonnes in July, demonstrating a continued commitment to gold accumulation. These figures are based on publicly available data as of 31 July 2024, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) and the IMF.
Diamcor skips first-half rough diamond sales, narrows net loss
04 september 2024
Diamcor Mining failed to generate gross revenues in the interim period that ended June 30, 2024, from rough diamond sales and gains on foreign exchange income from previous rough diamond tender and sales compared to C$1 million ($738, 494) a year earlier.
European countries import dubious Brazilian gold - study
04 september 2024
According to Sao Paulo-based Instituto Escolhas, engaged in study and analysis of fundamental sustainable development themes, reported that all Brazilian gold imports by Germany and 71% by Italy come from Brazilian state of Amazonas, where illegal mining activities are notoriously active.
