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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
Russia adopts new law on sale of exploration licenses
02 september 2024
On September 1, Russian authorities have adopted a new law that allows companies to sell geological exploration licenses and attract private investment for this purpose in the regions.
ZCDC mulls production hike
02 september 2024
The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) has projected an output of 5.7 million carats by the end of the year.
India to review UAE trade deal over surge in precious metals imports
02 september 2024
India plans to review its trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after a sharp increase in precious metals imports from the Middle Eastern country. The surge has raised concerns that traders could exploit tax loopholes.
RUIE’s Coordinating Council in Siberia elects new chairman
02 september 2024
The Coordinating Council of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE) in the Siberian Federal District has elected Andrey Grachev as its new chairman.
Gem Diamonds boosts first-half core earnings despite tough operating environment
30 august 2024
Gem Diamonds achieved an underlying EBITDA of $19.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $8.4 million a year earlier and an attributable profit of $2.1 million from the previous year’s attributable loss of $ 1 million.
ALROSA closes its trading office in Antwerp
30 august 2024
ALROSA has declared bankruptcy of its Belgian trading division, Alrosa Belgium NV in Antwerp.
Orion secures key water use licence for SA’s Okiep copper project
30 august 2024
Orion Minerals has been granted the integrated water use licence by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) for its Okiep copper project (OCP) located in the Nama-Khoi District, one of the most arid and water-sensitive regions in South Africa.
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rise for first time since March
30 august 2024
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rose about 17% month-on-month in July, the first time since March.
Namibia’s Tschudi copper plant resumes operations after a four-year hiatus
30 august 2024
Namibia’s only refined copper plant has resumed operations after being mothballed for four years, according to Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC).
Trustco’s Meya recovers 391-carat diamond in Sierra Leone
29 august 2024
Meya Mining has recovered a 391.45-carat diamond in the Kono District of Sierra Leone, which is within an area that spans the Kamara Gbense and Tankoro chiefdoms, according to Namibia-based Trustco that holds a 19.5% interest in the mine.
