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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
The UAE assumes Chairmanship of the UN's Kimberley Process for 2024 - A 'Year of Delivery'
14 november 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formally started its chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP), a critical United Nations initiative to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the mainstream rough diamond market.
De Beers’ Cook optimistic about the future of natural diamonds
14 november 2023
De Beers chief executive Al Cook is optimistic about the future of natural diamonds on account of the industry's solid underpinnings.
Yuzhuralzoloto to hold an IPO in November 2023
14 november 2023
Yuzhuralzoloto, one of the largest gold mining enterprises in Russia in terms of production volume and reserves, announced plans to hold an initial public offering (IPO) of ordinary shares on the Moscow Stock Exchange by the end of November 2023.
Rosgeologiya to be provided with diamond drilling tools
14 november 2023
Rosgeologiya continues to update the fleet of equipment for its drilling operations, actively investing in the purchase of domestic equipment.
Rio Tinto appoints new Chief Operating Officer to Diavik Diamond Mine
13 november 2023
Rio Tinto has appointed Matthew Breen as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Diavik Diamond Mine, effective 8 December 2023. Matt, previously General Manager of Operations at Diavik, will lead the mine and its 1,230 employees in the next phase of its development.
AngloGold Ashanti boosts Q3 output
13 november 2023
AngloGold Ashanti's gold production increased by 3% during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, continuing the company's momentum.
Enterprises in Chukotka increased production of precious metals
13 november 2023
Mining companies in Chukotka produced 17.2 tons of gold in January - September 2023, an increase of 8% compared to the same period of last year.
CaratLane launches its 250th store in its 100th city
13 november 2023
CaratLane, India’s leading omnichannel jeweller, has added yet another milestone with the launch of its 250th store in the 100th city, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The new CaratLane store, sprawling over 2,000 square feet, will captivate shoppers with its wide array of fine jewellery offerings.
Angolan national found guilty of illegally dealing in rough diamonds in Namibia
13 november 2023
An Angolan national was found guilty of dealing in rough diamonds without a licence in Namibia, according to the local media.
EU to move ahead with Russian diamond ban next week
10 november 2023
Foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that the EU is set to move ahead with a long-stalled ban on Russian diamonds next week after securing sufficient backing from the G7 group of developed nations.
