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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
ADC engages Authentia to promote diamond provenance blockchain in Africa
19 may 2023
The African Diamond Council (ADC) has established a new joint-venture undertaking with Authentia, the world’s first patent-driven title contract for natural, rough, and polished gemstones.
360 Research Reports publishes Norilsk Nickel Market global forecast bу 2030
19 may 2023
360 Research Reports has published a new 76 Pages Report report titled as "Norilsk Nickel Market" in the period 2023-2030. The report focuses on the global Norilsk Nickel status, future forecast, growth opportunity and key market players.
Sarine Technologies updated its business results for Q1 2023 ended 31 March 2023
19 may 2023
The Group realised 12% lower revenues in Q1 2023 as compared to Q4 2022, US$ 11.5M as compared with US$ 13.1M. However, utilisation of its installed Galaxy® inclusion mapping systems remains robust, with an increase of some 40% in revenues, as compared to Q4 2022, during which the Diwali break occurred.
Oriole mulls drilling at Senegal project
18 may 2023
AIM-quoted gold exploration company Oriole Resources has taken control of the Senala gold project in Senegal where Managem acquired AGEM Senegal Exploration Suarl (AGEM), formerly a subsidiary of IAMGOLD.
Sinomine suspends Zim lithium operations for a week
18 may 2023
The Zimbabwe lithium unit of China's Sinomine Resource has suspended operations for a week due to certain administrative issues raised by the southern African country’s government.
JM expects significant reduction in palladium shortage in 2023
18 may 2023
The deficit of palladium in the world market will be reduced to a minimum of 43,000 ounces (1.34 tons) in 2023 against 531,000 ounces (16.5 tons) in the last year, Johnson Matthey says.
Phillips releases the full catalogue for The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT
18 may 2023
Phillips unveiled the complete catalogue for The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT, featuring a selection of over 130 exceptional and rare timepieces, including the previously announced, historically important Roger Smith Pocket Watch Number Two.
De Beers realises $480m from fourth sales cycle
17 may 2023
De Beers has announced a provisional rough diamond sales value of $480 million for the fourth sales cycle of 2023 compared to $604 million, a year earlier according to Anglo American.
ALROSA's Supervisory Board elected Pavel Marinychev as the company's CEO
17 may 2023
At an in-person meeting, ALROSA’s Supervisory Board elected Pavel Marinychev to the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Company for a period of three years. The decision was taken unanimously.
Caledonia core earnings dip on poor revenue, output
17 may 2023
Caledonia, which has gold operations in Zimbabwe, recorded reduced earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) contribution in the first quarter of 2023 of $2.25 million compared to $14.5 million, a year earlier.
