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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
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.
Surat Diamond Bourse showcases the world’s 'First-Ever Jewellery Mall'
07 december 2023
The Surat Diamond Bourse's (SDB) opening event, which is scheduled for December 17 and will be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will represent a critical turning point in the city's dedication to excellence in the diamond sector, as per news18.com.
DRC extends ERG's Boss Mining suspension
07 december 2023
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has extended the suspension of Eurasian Resources' Boss Mining copper and cobalt project for at least three months due to environmental and safety concerns.
Clarity Capital begins operations in Antwerp to finance mid-size diamond dealers
07 december 2023
Clarity Capital Finance, a multi seller trade receivables finance platform created to finance mid-size diamond dealers based in Antwerp, has fully kickstarted its operations in the city and welcomed the first client.
Rio Tinto’s tender of pink, red and yellow diamonds delivers exceptional results
06 december 2023
Rio Tinto’s inaugural Beyond Rare tender has delivered an exceptional result. Its first collection titled Born of this World comprises 87 diamonds in 48 lots, weighing 29.96 carats in total.
ALROSA took part in the UN climate conference for the first time
06 december 2023
Representatives of the diamond mining company ALROSA are for the first time taking part in the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP 28) from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
Two De Beers executives to leave in 2024
06 december 2023
De Beers says its executive vice president and chief brand officer David Prager and acting executive vice president of strategy and innovation Ryan Perry will leave the diamond group in 2024.
The world's first jewelry creative marathon held in Yakutia
06 december 2023
The world's first creative marathon (also known as creathon) for the development and promotion of jewelry products was held in Yakutsk. The event took place during the "Digital Diamond" federal forum, the press service of the Corporation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic reported.
Zimbabwe repays $400m Afreximbank debt with platinum
06 december 2023
Zimbabwe is currently utilising its platinum exports to repay a $400 million loan from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), according to a report from the country's treasury.
Proposed ban on Russian diamonds to include LGDs
05 december 2023
The European Commission has adopted a proposal to be approved by member states that would ban both natural and synthetic diamonds originating from Russia, although the sanctions are to be phased in gradually.
