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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
VanderLinden: The WFDB and IDMA represent two sides of the same coin
16 february 2023
(IDMA press release) - Following the announcement of February 15, i.e., that the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) will hold its 40th Congress separately from its sister organization, the World Diamond Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), IDMA President Ronnie VanderLinden issued the following short clarification.
Construction of Singida gold project 93% complete – Shanta
16 february 2023
The construction of the Singida gold project in central Tanzania is now 93% complete, Shanta Gold has said. The East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer said all essential equipment for the operation of the gold mine is now delivered to the site.
IDMA's 40th Congress slated for March 28-30 in Israel
15 february 2023
The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) will hold its 40th Congress March 28-30, 2023 at the beachside Tel Aviv Carlton hotel in Israel, as per a press release from the Association.
Botswana threatens to end ties with De Beers - report
15 february 2023
Botswana has threatened to cut ties with the diamond giant De Beers if talks to renegotiate a sales deal prove unfavourable to his government, according to media reports.
Gemfields subsidiary evacuates staff from Mozambique's troubled region
15 february 2023
Gemfields’ 75%-owned Nairoto Resources Limitada (NRL) evacuated personnel following an attack attributed to insurgents shortly before midnight on Sunday 12 February, in the village of Nairoto in the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique.
Caledonia’s new solar plant generating more power than anticipated
15 february 2023
Caledonia Mining says its 12MWac solar project, which was connected to the Blanket electricity grid in Zimbabwe last November, is operating better than expected and is generating slightly more power than was anticipated.
Anglo American Platinum chief executive resigns
15 february 2023
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) chief executive Natascha Viljoen has resigned although she will serve her notice period of up to 12 months. The platinum miner said that she will join Newmont Corporation, the US-based mining company, as its chief operating officer.
Titan expects its diamond jewellery sales to touch 30% over next 2-3 years
15 february 2023
Titan Industries, which sees over 80 per cent of its revenue come from Tanishq, says it expects to see the contribution from diamond jewellery go up to 30 per cent over the next two to three years. The firm currently sees 26 per cent of its revenue come from diamond-studded jewellery.
GOLDIAM's 9MFY23 profit margin remains resilient
15 february 2023
Goldiam International Ltd. (Goldiam) is a 3-decade-old exporter of exquisitely designed and luxurious diamond jewellery. Targeting the mid‐to‐affordable diamond & bridal jewellery segments, Goldiam has a dedicated sales office in New York, with design teams in both India and the USA.
Norilsk Nickel's division is the largest in the Finnish battery cluster - Association
14 february 2023
The Finnish division of the Norilsk Nickel company in the city of Harjavalta is the largest battery cluster currently being created in the country, RIA Novosti was told at the Battery Industry Association of Finland, as per a report by the Prime news agency citing RIA Novosti.
