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

India to promote mining of lithium and five other critical minerals

11 august 2023

India’s lithium and semiconductor dreams got a shot in the arm, with the Parliament on 2 August 2023, clearing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023 to ensure India’s mineral security and safeguard energy transition pathway by allowing the private sector to hunt for key and deep-seated minerals, as per a Times of India report.

IJA Academy holds an international jewelry conference in Moscow on September 25

11 august 2023

On September 25, the IJA International Jewelry Academy will organize the IJA CONF XXI jewelry conference in Moscow.

Lucapa completes unmarketable parcel sale facility

11 august 2023

Lucapa Diamond has concluded the sale of shares following the company's unmarketable share parcel sale, which was first revealed in June this year.

PGI unveils the new collection named 'Men of Platinum'

11 august 2023

Platinum Guild International (PGI) India's 'Men of Platinum' proudly continues to celebrate the indomitable spirit of men of character. 'Men of Platinum' Collection boasts a design language that is both unique and meaningful.

"585*GOLDEN" rates most popular men's jewelry

11 august 2023

The analytical center of the jewelry chain "585*GOLDEN" has compiled a rating of the most popular men's jewelry in Russia.

FCRF: Fancy color diamonds have shown consistent upward trend

10 august 2023

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) announced the results of the Q2 2023 Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI) on 2nd August 2023.

Norilsk Nickel studying the prospects of using powder materials

10 august 2023

Norilsk Nickel experts conduct research in the field of powder metallurgy, which is a cost-effective alternative to machining various metal parts.

Lucara recovers 1080 carat diamond from Karowe

10 august 2023

Lucara Diamond has unearthed a 1,080.1-carat diamond from its wholly-owned Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana.

Kalyan Jewellers announces the launch of its all-new showroom in Anand-Gujarat

10 august 2023

Kalyan Jewellers, announced its foray in Anand, Gujarat, with the launch of its brand new showroom at Vidhyanagar Main Road. With this launch, Kalyan Jewellers solidifies its presence in Gujarat, marking the company's 7th showroom in the state.

Caledonia reports fatal accident at Blanket Mine

10 august 2023

Caledonia Mining reports that an accident occurred at its Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe on August 7, 2023, resulting in the death of one GMG employee.