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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
Alamos Gold advances economic study of high-grade underground deposit in Mexico
09 september 2024
Dual-listed Alamos Gold has published the results of internal economic study for the Puerto Del Aire (PDA) underground gold project in Mexico, indicating positive financials for the mine.
Australia’s Macmahon wins Indonesia mining contract
09 september 2024
Australian mining group Macmahon Holdings has won a bid to develop the Poboya gold project on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
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.
VTB offices to offer ALROSA investment diamonds
06 september 2024
Russian VTB Bank signed a cooperation agreement with diamond mining company ALROSA at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) to sell investment diamonds at its Private Banking offices.
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.
