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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
De Beers considering a large investment in Botswana - report
06 april 2023
A significant De Beers investment in two of its flagship mines is contingent on ongoing negotiations with the Botswana government, according to group co-chairperson Bruce Cleaver.
WPIC: The primary platinum supply could stagnate beyond 2024
06 april 2023
With mining risks biased to the downside, platinum supply from mining represents a significant decrease, as inflationary and recessionary risks may weigh on investment decisions for large capital projects.
Zimbabwe to investigate gold-smuggling allegations
06 april 2023
Zimbabwe will look into allegations of money laundering and gold smuggling made public in an Al-Jazeera documentary last month, the government said in its initial reaction to the broadcaster's revelations.
Diamcor realises average price of $477/ct in Q4
05 april 2023
Diamcor Mining sold 3,310.67 carats of rough diamonds, including two large gem-quality stones in the specials category, generating about $1,6 million, resulting in an average price of $477.16 per carat in the fourth fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2023.
Indian jewellery sector hit by new hallmarking norms
05 april 2023
The Government of India (GoI) announced earlier this month that no one can sell, display or offer to sell gold jewellery or gold artefacts if not hallmarked according to the new norms that came into force in July 2021.
Artisanal gold mining to be allowed in Russia
05 april 2023
Russia may be lift the ban on gold mining by private individuals, which has been in force since 1953. The corresponding draft law was approved by the Commission on legislative activity under the Government of the Russian Federation.
ZCCM-IH shareholders okay Kansanshi royalty transaction
05 april 2023
ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) shareholders have approved the Kansanshi royalty conversion where the company will now receive 3.1% of Kansanshi Mining’s total revenue. It said the royalty revenue will be paid on a quarterly basis over the entire life of the mine of Kansanshi that currently extends to the year 2045.
China gold market slips into discounts as demand fizzles
04 april 2023
Gold consumers in top hub China slowed purchases this week as a steady rise in domestic prices started to bite, forcing dealers to offer discounts for the first time in months, as per media reports.
WFDB concludes 40th World Diamond Congress; Yoram Dvash Reelected as WFDB President
04 april 2023
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses concluded the 40th World Diamond Congress held in Ramat Gan from March 28 – 30, 2023 as part of Israel Diamond Week.
Katoro raises £150 000 to fund ongoing working capital
04 april 2023
Gold and nickel exploration company Katoro Gold has raised £150 000 for ongoing working capital requirements. It raised the funds through a placing and subscription of 150 million new ordinary shares at 0.1 pence per share with new and existing shareholders.
