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Responsible business practices ‘no longer optional’, says WDC President Feriel Zerouki
The president of the World Diamond Council takes time out of her busy schedule to tell Rough&Polished readers about the critical work of the WDC. Zerouki, the first female present of the body, which includes all the important industry organizations among...
14 october 2024
James Campbell: Botswana Diamonds optimistic as it enters uncharted territory of using AI for mineral exploration
London-listed Botswana Diamonds has expressed optimism about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the exploration database in Botswana to look for new mineralised deposits. Company managing director James Campbell told Rough...
07 october 2024
Artur Salyakayev: For me, happiness is freedom to make my ideas happen and create valuable products
Artur Salyakayev is an art entrepreneur, founder of the International Jewelry Academy (IJA) and the INCRUA jewelry company. He has initiated and developed successful projects in jewelry industry and services sector. He is also a leading expert...
30 september 2024
Paul Zimnisky: China key for sustained recovery in demand for natural diamonds, prices
The curtailing of upstream and midstream natural diamond production in the past months is starting to have an effect on prices, according to the New-York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant, Paul Zimnisky. He told Rough & Polished’s...
23 september 2024
Vladimir Pilyushin: The jewelry market is not stand-alone and moves by the same laws as other markets
Vladimir Pilyushin is editor-in-chief of Russian Jeweler, a leading magazine about the jewelry industry in Russia. He told Rough&Polished about his view on the evolution of the jewelry industry in Russia and touched upon some of its problems.
16 september 2024
Russian jewelry market turnover may grow by 7%-10% by the end of 2023
11 december 2023
In the first half of 2023, jewelry sales in Russia increased by 2% year-on-year, to 155 billion rubles, and by the end of this year, they may increase by 7%-10% to reach 330 - 340 billion rubles, which corresponds to the 2021 level, the Kommersant reports.
Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore slows down production
11 december 2023
Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore is expected to end the year with output of between 35 and 36 million tonnes up from the previous target of 35 to 37 million tonnes.
Indian Diamond Industry to Resume Rough Diamond Imports from 15th December 2023
08 december 2023
The Indian gem & jewellery industry announces that the voluntary suspension of rough diamond imports, which was in effect from 15th October to 15th December 2023, will be lifted on 15th December 2023.
Anglo American Platinum to meet 2023 production, cost guidance
08 december 2023
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) is expected to meet its 2023 production and cost guidance despite a broad set of external pressures.
Botswana Diamonds identifies four anomalies close to the KX36 project
08 december 2023
Botswana Diamonds will embark on follow-up ground geophysics on four anomalies that were identified in the Kalahari close to the company's KX36 project.
Marula completes Blesberg lithium, tantalum drilling ahead of schedule
08 december 2023
Marula Mining has completed the Phase 1 and 2 diamond drilling at its Blesberg lithium and tantalum mine in South Africa ahead of schedule.
Miners down tools at Wesizwe’s Bakubung Platinum Mine
08 december 2023
Wesizwe Platinum says employees at its Bakubung Platinum Mine in South Africa have embarked on an illegal sit-in.
Rio Tinto's Kennecott copper operation to replace fossil diesel to fully renewable diesel
08 december 2023
Kennecott, Rio Tinto's copper operations, will replace its entire fossil diesel consumption with renewable diesel from 2024. Kennecott’s fleet of 90 haul trucks and all heavy machinery will begin to utilise renewable diesel along with consumption from the concentrator, smelter, and refinery in the first quarter of 2024.
G7 Ban on Russian Diamond Imports from January - Statement by GJEPC Chairman Vipul Shah
07 december 2023
The recent statement from G7 leaders, informing of a decision to impose direct import restrictions on Russian-origin diamonds effective January 1, 2024, and on diamonds processed by third countries from March 1, 2024, while not surprising, raises valid concerns for the Indian Gems and Jewellery trade.
Gemfields earns $69.5mln from mixed-quality ruby auction
07 december 2023
Gemfields has realised $69.5 million in revenues from 239,591 carats recovered at Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) in Mozambique.
