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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
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.
Polymetal gold production up 3% in H1 2023
09 august 2023
In the first half of 2023, Polymetal gold equivalent production increased 3% year on year to 764 000 ounces.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is celebrated on August 9th
09 august 2023
Еvery 9th of August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, chosen in recognition of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in 1982.
Botswana mulls another diamond sales channel to complement auctions
09 august 2023
Botswana's national diamond firm, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) is planning to diversify how it distributes the precious stones to the market as it prepares to receive much more supply under a new sales agreement recently signed with Anglo American's De Beers.
Tehmasp Printer to take over as global CEO of IGI in October 2024
09 august 2023
Roland Lorie is stepping down as CEO of IGI after the grading lab was sold for $570m in May and will be replaced by Tehmasp Printer, who currently manages IGI's India operation. After 24 years with the company, Printer will take over as global CEO in October 2024.
Ghana adopts green minerals policy to advance lithium sector
09 august 2023
Ghana has passed a green-minerals policy to regulate the extraction and production of lithium as a first step toward participating in this multibillion-dollar industry, according to media reports.
US targets Indian diamond sellers over alleged Russia connection; funds worth $26 mn frozen
08 august 2023
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against multiple offshore firms owned by Indian jewellers. Over the past few months, approximately $26 mn worth of fund transfers have been frozen by OFAC, targeting entities allegedly involved in the import of rough diamonds sourced from Russia, The Economic Times reported.
