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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
SIJE makes its mark as the jewellery hub of the region on its 18th anniversary
24 july 2023
Singapore’s most prestigious and longest-running jewellery show, the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) 2023, was officially opened at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore Expo & Convention Centre by Guest-of-Honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development.
Sotheby’s to feature a diamond and ruby ring designed by rap legend Tupac Shakur
24 july 2023
Sotheby’s upcoming Hip Hop auction (July 25) will feature a diamond and ruby ring designed by rap legend Tupac Shakur.
Anglo American maintains production guidance for nickel
24 july 2023
Anglo American has maintained its nickel production guidance for 2023 at between 38 000 and 40 000 tonnes.
Ore to be mined in Norilsk at a depth of 1800 meters using automated systems
24 july 2023
The youngest and most technologically advanced division of the mineral resource complex of Norilsk Nickel, the Rocky mine, is preparing to become the first enterprise where the company has introduced an automated drilling system for the first time.
Kumba Iron Ore boosts H1 output as sales dip
24 july 2023
Kumba’s iron ore production increased by 6% to 18.8 million tonnes (Mt) in the first half of 2023 compared to the previous year’s 17.8 Mt, underpinned by Kolomela’s recovery.
To relatives, friends and colleagues of Vladimir Malakhov
21 july 2023
Vladimir Ivanovich will forever be remembered by us as one of the best professionals in his field, a brilliant expert on the diamond market, who enjoyed great prestige among everyone who knew him.
Ministry of Finance plans to launch a jewellery trading platform in March 2024
21 july 2023
The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation plans to launch an online jewellery trading platform in March 2024, which will be an industry-specific marketplace, TASS reports.
De Beers Q2 output, sales decline
21 july 2023
De Beers' rough diamond production decreased by 5% to 7.6 million carats in the second quarter of 2023 as a strong operational performance was countered by anticipated lower production from Venetia mine in South Africa as it transitions to underground mining.
Bolivia's lithium resource estimate up to 23 mn tons
21 july 2023
Bolivia's lithium resources are now estimated at 23 million metric tons, said the country's president, cementing its position as the global leader in lithium resources.
Indian State Chhattisgarh floats E-tender for auction of gold, diamond mines
21 july 2023
The state government of the State of Chhattisgarh has issued an e-tender for the allotment of three precious mineral blocks through an auction for prospecting.
