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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
Peru copper production jumps 35% in May
12 july 2023
Copper production in Peru increased by almost 35% in May compared to the same month last year, Reuters quoted the country's ministry of energy and mines as reporting.
Consumer acceptance and falling prices of LGD discussed at symposium in Dubai
12 july 2023
At the LGD Symposium in Dubai on 10 July, industry members said that consumers have accepted lab-grown diamond (LGD) as a jewellery product, but the initial euphoria has faded resulting in lab-grown diamond (LGD) prices dropping sharply in the past year, as reported by Khaleej Times.
Barrick steps up efforts to transform Lumwana into a tier-one copper asset
12 july 2023
Barrick Gold says its push to transform the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia into a premier asset with a life-extending beyond 2060 is gaining momentum with a strong performance in the past quarter that has added fuel to its continued production ramp-up.
Chow Tai Fook delivers growth in Q1 FY 2024
12 july 2023
Chow Tai Fook announced its unaudited key operational data of the group for the three months ended 30 June 2023 indicating positive overall results.
DMCC hosts inaugural Lab-Grown Diamond Symposium to shape industry's future
11 july 2023
On Monday, the DMCC hosted the world’s first Lab-Grown Diamond Symposium, during which participants discussed opportunities and challenges to shape the long-term future and prosperity of the industry.
Polymetal to make a decision on delisting from LSE at general shareholder meeting
11 july 2023
Polymetal, a precious metals mining company, intends to withdraw its shares from circulation on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The final decision will be made at the general meeting of the company's shareholders, TASS reports.
Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile but no gallium reserves
11 july 2023
The Pentagon holds a strategic U.S. stockpile for germanium but currently has no inventory reserves for gallium after China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors, Reuters reported.
Titan to open 18 international stores of Tanishq in FY24
11 july 2023
Tata Group subsidiary Titan plans to open 18 new international stores of its jewellery brand Tanishq, primarily in the Gulf region, taking the total count to 25 by the end of this fiscal.
Wesizwe's Bakubung concentrator plant faces challenges
11 july 2023
Wesizwe Platinum has discovered several flaws in the Bakubung concentrator plant in South Africa as it prepares for hot commissioning.
Eastplats subsidiary sued over mine project agreement
11 july 2023
Eastern Platinum's (Eastplats') South African subsidiary, Barplats Mines, received a joint summons from ABT Toda in connection with the current arbitration between Advanced Beneficiation Technologies (ABT) and Barplats.
