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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
Marula establishes copper and lithium mining in Zimbabwe
09 march 2023
Marula Mining, an African-focused mining and development company, has established Muchai Mining, an 80% owned Zimbabwean operating subsidiary of Marula. Muchai will focus on securing near-term and advanced lithium and copper mining and development opportunities in Zimbabwe’s fast-growing and highly attractive battery metals sector.
WJME's 51st Edition will go on from 8 to 12 March at Expo Centre in Sharjah
09 march 2023
The 51st edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East (WJME) Show kicked off on March 8, 2023 at the Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), offering gold and jewellery lovers a unique journey that glitters with the exclusive offers in the world of dazzling grandeur of gold, diamonds, gems and luxury watches.
WPIC: Platinum market likely to be in deficit during 2023, and beyond
09 march 2023
After two years of significant surpluses, the platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023, according to a report from the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).
De Beers realises $495m from second sales cycle
08 march 2023
De Beers has announced a provisional rough diamond sales value of $495 million for the second sales cycle of 2023, according to Anglo American. The revenue raked in rose 9% compared to $454 million registered during the first rough diamond sales of the year or $652 million, a year earlier.
International scientists discover the oldest diamond ever found
08 march 2023
A group of international scientists has discovered the oldest diamond ever found, according to the Institute of Geology and Mineralogy of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS). The tiny 0.3mm stone was found in the rocks of the "Udachnaya" kimberlite pipe, the largest diamond deposit in Russia.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens modern integrated complex on 4 March, 2023
08 march 2023
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, which currently has 307 showrooms and 14 manufacturing units spread across India and abroad opened its modern integrated complex consisting jewellery manufacturing unit and design studio at Kakkancherry, Kerala on 4 March, 2023.
Sanu Gold begins 2023 drill programme in Guinea
08 march 2023
Sanu Gold has commenced the 2023 drill programme on its highly prospective gold exploration permits in Guinea, West Africa.
IAMGOLD appoints new CEO, CFO
08 march 2023
Iamgold has appointed Renaud Adams as the company's president and chief executive, effective April 3, 2023.
"585*GOLDEN" credited 1.7 trillion gift bonuses to customers for the holidays
08 march 2023
On the eve of February 23 and March 8, the jewelry chain "585*GOLDEN" presented its customers with a record number of bonuses over the past 10 years – 1.7 trillion.
Moscow to host "Mining Industry: Investment Projects and Support Measures" Forum
07 march 2023
On April 14, 2023, Moscow will host the “Mining Industry: Investment Projects and Support Measures” Forum organized by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. The event will be held with the support of the Russian Federation Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation.
