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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
Applications open for UZBEK JEWELLERY AWARDS "Charming East"
31 march 2023
The organizers of the UZBEK JEWELRY AWARDS "Charming East" announced the start of accepting applications for participation in this most prestigious jewelry competition in the republic. The aim of the competition is to recognize companies, individuals, teams and projects that shape the future of the country's jewelry industry.
Oman announces tender offering of silver and gold mines for investment in 2023
31 march 2023
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals of Oman has announced a tender offering seven mining blocks for investment in 2023, as part of Oman’s strategy to expand the mining sector and contribute to the country’s GDP, as per media reports.
Shanta boosts output, profit in 2022
31 march 2023
Shanta Gold increased its gold production by 18% to 65 209 ounces (oz) at the end of the 2022 fiscal year as all three of the company's properties registered significant operational growth.
WPIC Report: Platinum requirement for green hydrogen projects with PEM electrolysers would total over 2.7 Moz by 2030
31 march 2023
The installed production capacity for green hydrogen is doubling every two years, as are plans for new production capacity. By the latter half of the 2030s, it is estimated that hydrogen-related demand for platinum could equate to a third of all annual demand for platinum, according to WPIC Report.
Implats pushes back deadline for RBPlat buyout offer until April 28
31 march 2023
The longstop date for Impala Platinum's bid to buy out all the shares it does not own in fellow-listed Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) has been extended once more, this time to April 28.
Richemont launches Enquirus, a digital platform to help the global luxury industry address thefts
31 march 2023
Open to all luxury brands, Enquirus was designed in close collaboration with a wide range of partners, including watch and jewellery manufacturers, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, the pre-owned market and clients.
Nickel revolution has Indonesia chasing battery riches
30 march 2023
Harita Nickel, one of a new breed of nickel producers, backed by Chinese know-how and cash, is using the latest generation of a method known as high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL) to turn Indonesia’s low-grade ore into a metal fit to power a Tesla car.
Regional authorities in Finland allow expansion of Russian Nornickel's production
30 march 2023
Center for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Southwest Finland on Wednesday allowed the expansion of Russian company Nornickel's urdupoint.com reported. Finnish subsidiary of Nornickel is located in the town of Harjavalta in Soutwest Finland.
Botswana Diamonds to start Thorny River production in second half of 2023
30 march 2023
Botswana Diamonds is expected to commence production at the Thorny River hard rock kimberlite dyke system, in South Africa during the second half of 2023. Company chairperson John Teeling said they will have to obtain two full mining permits over the Thorny River licences before production commences.
Caledonia meets long-term production target
30 march 2023
Caledonia Mining produced 80,775 ounces (oz) of gold at its Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe last year compared to 67,476 oz in 2021.
