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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
Ankit Gems opens diamond factory in Botswana
22 march 2023
Ankit Gems has opened a rough diamonds processing facility in Gaborone, Botswana, according to media reports. Diamond World reports that apart from supporting the company’s growth plans, the new factory will also result in local beneficiation and value-addition for the southern African nation.
DMCC partners with Czech mint to launch new UAE gold & silver bullion coins
22 march 2023
As part of 2023 Gold Focus, new prototype coins inspired by UAE’s achievements over the past 50 years is being launched by DMCC in partnership with the Czech mint. Coins will be available for purchase after Ramadan, says a press release from DMCC.
Zim sets gold dealer’s licence fee at $200k
22 march 2023
The Zimbabwean government has set the gold dealer’s licence fee at $200 000.
Burgundy abandons plans to buy Ellendale & Blina in Western Australia
22 march 2023
Burgundy Diamond Mines has abandoned its plans to acquire the Ellendale and Blina diamond projects, in Western Australia, from fellow listed Gibb River Diamonds.
Roscan receives environmental permit for Mali gold project
22 march 2023
Roscan Gold Corporation has received an environmental permit from Mali’s ministry of environment, sanitation and sustainable development for a mining operation at its wholly-owned Kandiole gold project.
Jubilee boosts H1 PGM output
21 march 2023
Jubilee Metals recorded a 20% increase in platinum group metals (PGMs) output from its operations on the back of the Inyoni expansion in South Africa during the six months that ended December 31, 2022. It produced 18 208 PGM ounces (oz) compared with 15 152 oz produced from its operations in the previous period.
China discovers gold deposit reserve of nearly 50 tonnes in Shandong Province
21 march 2023
China has recently discovered a huge gold deposit with a reserve of nearly 50 tonnes, which can be sold for around $3 billion at the current market price, according to a report in 'news.cgtn.com'.
"585*GOLDEN": how much do men and women spend on gifts to each other
21 march 2023
How much men and women spend on gifts to each other, what they buy and who is more generous – found out in the analytical center of the network "585 * GOLDEN". To do this, it compared customer purchases made in 1,000 stores across the country on the eve of the last gender holidays.
Norilsk Nickel opens up pilot testing of its unique eco-operation
21 march 2023
Peparations are underway on the Sulfur Program platform at Norilsk Nickel's Nadezhdinsky Metallurgical Plant (NMZ) for pilot testing of the company's unique ecological operation. The company "TechInnovations", which specializes in engineering support of large industrial facilities, has started work and will launch the project.
Christie’s presents the Magnificent Jewels of Anne Eisenhower
21 march 2023
Christie’s announced the upcoming landmark sale: The Magnificent Jewels of Anne Eisenhower, a collector, philanthropist, an icon of sophistication and refinement, and member of one of the most pre-eminent American families. She was known for her classic aesthetic, designing interiors with whimsical touches that reflected her inner self: impeccably stylish and thoroughly charming, true to her values and creativity.
