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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
ITRACEIT’S traceability solution achieves growing market adoption
24 january 2023
iTraceiT, an Antwerp-based leading provider of diamond traceability solutions, has announced that it has witnessed growing success at all stages of the diamond pipeline.
SA police clampdown on illegal diamond mining in Northern Cape
24 january 2023
South African police have led a joint multi-disciplinary operation to clamp down on illegal diamond mining in the Northern Cape Province, according to local media reports.
Botswana Diamonds completes construction of Marsfontein alluvial project
23 january 2023
Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has completed the construction of its Marsfontein alluvial project in South Africa.
UAE diamond brand Evermore to dazzle Indian market with big entry plans
23 january 2023
Evermore, the popular diamond brand from Dubai-based Siroya ALTR, is set to dazzle the Indian market, with plans to open stores in metros and major cities.
Moscow will host III Art and Industrial Exhibition-Forum "Unique Russia" on January 24 - February 5
23 january 2023
The III Art and Industrial Exhibition-Forum "Unique Russia" will be held from January 24 to February 5, 2023 in the Moscow Gostiny Dvor. The exhibition will present the culture and art of Russia, including jewelry and decorative and applied art.
B2Gold beats production target
23 january 2023
B2Gold produced 367,870 ounces (oz) of gold in the fourth quarter of 2022, a quarterly record for the company.
Resolute boosts mineral resource estimate for the Mali gold project
23 january 2023
Dual-listed gold miner Resolute Mining has recorded a 58% increase in the mineral resource estimate for its Syama North project, in Mali.
Mountain Province Diamonds announced 4Q 2022 production and sales results
20 january 2023
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced production and sales results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine.
NDC & Jawhara Jewellery join hands to promote the natural diamond dream in UAE
20 january 2023
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the natural diamond industry, has partnered with the leading jewellery brand, Jawhara Jewellery, to enhance aspiration and desire for natural diamonds in the United Arab Emirates.
Israel International Diamond Week March 27 – 30, 2023 to feature tender of polished goods
20 january 2023
Israel International Diamond Week, to be held from March 27 – 30, 2023, will feature a tender of polished goods held at the Israel Diamond Exchange’s (IDE)International Tender Center.
