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Dmitry Fedorov: I want our jewelry to be displayed at a museum in the future
Dmitry Fedorov is the founder of the eponymous jewelry house. His main focus is the creation of Orthodox-inspired premium luxury jewelry of high artistic merit. He told Rough&Polished about his journey in the jewelry industry, about choosing the ‘Orthodox...
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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
FURA Gems appoints Mazars and initiates the certification process with the RJC
13 january 2023
FURA Gems initiated the certification process with the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), demonstrating its commitment to responsible business practices on 11 Jan 2023.
Ivanhoe surpasses production guidance at DRC copper mine
13 january 2023
Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula Mining Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produced 333 497 tonnes of copper in concentrate in 2022, an increase of 215% compared with 2021.
Tharisa quarterly PGMs, chrome output down due to ‘operational headwinds’
12 january 2023
Tharisa, the platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome co-producer, recorded PGMs output of 42 700 ounces (oz) compared to 45 300 oz in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2022.
India's largest diamond processing company to open plant in Armenia
12 january 2023
The largest Indian diamond processing company KGK Group will open a plant in Armenia, Minister of Economy of the Republic Vahan Kerobyan said. According to him, KGK Group, which accounts for 8% of the global diamond market, will open a factory in the city of Abovyan within 1-2 months.
Titan reports 12% business growth in Q3 of FY23
12 january 2023
Tata Group company Titan, leading jewellery and watchmaker, has recorded 12 per cent growth in its standalone business in the December quarter. As per the quarterly update by Titan for Q3 FY23, the positive consumer sentiment helped all categories record healthy double-digit growths.
Sudan gold production breaks record in 2022
12 january 2023
Sudan produced more than 18 tonnes of gold in 2022, which was the highest productivity in the country's mineral sector history.
High demand for diamonds leads to Botswana budget surplus - report
11 january 2023
Improved demand for diamonds helped Botswana post a budget surplus for the six months through September, according to media reports.
ICRA: Organised jewellery retailers’ revenue to grow by 20% YoY in FY2023
11 january 2023
ICRA expects the organised jewellery retailers in India to continue to outpace the industry over the medium term on the back of industry tailwinds in the form of accelerated shift in market demand from unorganised retailers and planned expansion of retail presence to capitalise on the tailwinds.
The Government of India looks to hike custom duty on jewelry in forthcoming Union Budget 2023
11 january 2023
The Indian government is considering increasing customs duties on about 35 items in the Union Budget 2023. Some of the items on which custom duty may be raised are: private jets, helicopters, high-end electronics, plastic goods, jewelry, high-gloss paper, and vitamins, said a report in the Economic Times.
Armada Metals renews Nyanga nickel-copper project permit for three years
11 january 2023
Armada Metals has renewed the permit of G5-150 which forms part of its Nyanga Nickel-Copper Project in Gabon for an additional three years until the end of November 2025.
