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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
First Quantum trims work hours at Cobre copper mine to cut costs
08 august 2024
First Quantum Minerals has made a decision to reduce working hours at its stalled Cobre copper mine in Panama to cut the cost of keeping it operational.
Maritime logistics Infrastructure discussed at Arctic - Regions Forum
08 august 2024
Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky and Norilsk Nickel Vice President Andrey Grachev discussed the future cooperation at the second Arctic - Regions Forum, touching upon the issues of developing infrastructure projects in the field of maritime logistics.
Gem Diamonds recovers ninth large diamond at Letšeng
08 august 2024
Gem Diamonds has unearthed a 145.55-carat Type II white diamond at its 70%-owned Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
Russians spend almost 200 billion rubles on jewelry in H1 2024
08 august 2024
According to the analytical center of SOKOLOV jewelry holding, in the first half of 2024, the Russian jewelry retail market in monetary terms reached 199 billion rubles, which is 29.3% higher than in the same period last year.
Botswana Diamonds raises £250 000 to finance ongoing exploration activities
08 august 2024
Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has undertaken a placing and subscription with existing and new investors to raise £250 000 ($318 053) through the issuance of new ordinary shares.
Petra Diamonds defers tender from SA operations due to weak demand
07 august 2024
Petra Diamonds has postponed the August/September tender from its South African operations to support steps taken by major producers to restrict supply due to weak demand.
Rio Tinto's diamond unit registers first-half loss of $65 million
07 august 2024
Rio Tinto's diamond revenue fell in the first half of 2024, posting a loss amid a slowing global market and lower production.
Nornickel commissions new furnace at Nadezhda Plant
07 august 2024
The flash smelting furnace at the Nadezhda Metallurgical Plant was launched in record time after major repairs, the press service of Norilsk Nickel reports.
Glencore fined $150m by Swiss in criminal probe
07 august 2024
Glencore has been forced to pay $150 million as a result of its failure to implement adequate procedures to prevent bribery over its acquisition of mining assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Seligdar expects an increase in gold and silver reserves after testing at Chulkovskaya Square deposit
07 august 2024
PJSC Seligdar, a Russian gold and tin producer, has completed prospecting and feasibility works at the Chulkovskaya Square gold deposit in the Yakutia Republic, and it now expects an increase in gold and silver reserves.
