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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
ALROSA sees signs of price recovery in the diamond industry
16 november 2023
In its press release, the Russian diamond mining company ALROSA noted signs of market stabilization and price recovery of rough and polished diamonds.
Gold sector analysts see solid gold demand during Diwali & Wedding celebrations in India
16 november 2023
Throughout India, this year’s celebration had a solid impact on gold demand, with high turnout of buyers.
Bougouni lithium project's mineral resource estimate jumps 40%
16 november 2023
Kodal Minerals, a mineral exploration and development firm specialising in gold and lithium assets in West Africa, has revised the JORC Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Bougouni lithium project in southern Mali to 31.9 million tonnes (Mt) at 1.06% lithium oxide (Li2O).
Rio Tinto showcases Beyond Rare Tender Collection of finest pink, red and yellow diamonds
16 november 2023
Rio Tinto’s inaugural Beyond Rare Tender collection of rare pink, red and yellow diamonds has been showcased to an exclusive group of international connoisseurs, collectors and luxury jewellers in Geneva and Antwerp, as per a press Release from Rio Tinto.
Premier suspends shipment of concentrates for two months
16 november 2023
Premier African Minerals is considering an early cessation of current plant operations at its Zulu lithium and tantalum project, in Zimbabwe with the longer-term goal of production at design capacity not being unnecessarily delayed.
Lucara lowers full-year revenue, production guidance
15 november 2023
Lucara Diamond has lowered its full-year revenue forecast from between $200 million and $230 million to between $160 million and $190 million due to the timing of sales of diamonds larger than 10.8 carats.
Harmony increases first-quarter gold, silver production
15 november 2023
Harmony Gold's gold production increased by 17% to 425 130 ounces (oz) in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, from 363 336 oz in the same period the previous year.
The sale of digital gold to be launched In Russia
15 november 2023
The first digital rights to gold in Russia were launched by Rosbank together with the operator of digital financial assets Atomize.
Hearts on Fire names Dave Zhou as new head of China operations
15 november 2023
Diamond jeweller Hearts on Fire has appointed Dave Zhou as general manager, China, to oversee the brand’s development and growth in the region.
Indian jewellers offer up to 30% on gold & diamonds
15 november 2023
Jewellers in India are cashing in on the occasion of Dhanteras, the auspicious day that starts Diwali festivities, by offering up to 30 per cent discount to cashback offers to lure buyers.
