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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
Gemfields realises $80 mln from the ruby auction
23 june 2023
Gemfields raked in $80.4 million in revenue from a ruby auction comprising mixed-quality stones held from 5 to 20 June 2023.
India's CBIC's new notification simplifies Policy on jewellery e-Commerce
23 june 2023
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), on June 15, issued a notification and circular for further simplification of the exports of jewellery through courier mode for such exporters who do not wish to re-import.
Anglo American works with Jiangxi Copper on sustainable mining
23 june 2023
Anglo American PLC said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Jiangxi Copper Co as part of its plan to ensure the sustainability of the value chain, zonebourse.com reports.
"Rosa Estrella" sells for $1.1 mn in AV Globale June Tender
23 june 2023
AV Globale, a leading tender and auction house, concluded its Rough Diamond Tender on June 20, 2023. The tender saw the sale of 40% of the goods offered, including the star stone of the event, 7.44 ct "Rosa Estrella", which sold for $1.1 mn.
Eastern Platinum establishes special committee to investigate alleged chrome concentrate scandal
23 june 2023
Eastern Platinum has formed a special committee consisting of two independent directors, George Graham Dorin and Xin (Alex) Guan to investigate and review whistle-blower allegations of undisclosed related party transactions about the sale of chrome concentrate at discounted prices.
Lucapa mulls sale of unmarketable parcel facility
23 june 2023
Lucapa Diamond is planning to undertake a share sale facility for shareholders that hold less than $500 in the value of the company’s fully paid ordinary shares.
External affairs minister of India meets with Ankit Gems directors in Namibia
23 june 2023
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External affairs minister of India, visited Namibia and met with Ankit Gems directorate in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries.
India's PM Narendra Modi gifts 7.5-carat green lab-grown diamond to Jill Biden
22 june 2023
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a State visit to the US, presented several unique gifts from India to US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
De Beers rough diamond sales dip
22 june 2023
De Beers has announced a provisional rough diamond sales value of $450 million for the fifth sales cycle of 2023, compared to $657 million, a year earlier, according to Anglo American.
Namibia reopens Deep-South's Haib copper licence renewal application process
22 june 2023
Namibia’s Mines and Energy Ministry has re-opened Deep-South Resources’ Haib copper licence renewal application process with the granting of a "pending renewal" status.
