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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...
28 october 2024
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
Russia's Ministry of Finance predicts an increase in prices for diamonds
11 october 2022
The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation considers investments in diamonds promising – their value will grow and resist the growth of inflation. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation Alexey Moiseev.
Anglo-American appoints new De Beers CEO, co-chairperson
11 october 2022
Anglo-American has appointed Al Cook as the chief executive of its 85%-owned De Beers Group, taking over from Bruce Cleaver with effect from early 2023. The diversified group said that Cleaver was also appointed as co-chairperson of De Beers.
Zimbabwe starts demanding mining royalties in refined metal
11 october 2022
The Zimbabwe government has already started demanding mining royalties in diamonds, gold and platinum instead of cash as it seeks to grow its mineral reserves.
Pink diamond sells for $57.73 mn in Sotheby’s Hong Kong
10 october 2022
The 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star has fetched $57.73 million at Sotheby's Hong Kong as one of the most valuable diamonds ever sold at the auction. The cushion-shaped fancy vivid pink internally flawless diamond beat pre-sale estimates at a price per carat record for any diamond.
Pan African acquires Mintails SA gold assets
10 october 2022
Pan African Resources has acquired the total share capital and claims of Mogale Gold and Mintails SA Soweto Cluster (MSC) for $2.8 million. Both Mogale Gold and MSC are wholly-owned by Mintails Mining SA, which was placed in provisional liquidation in 2018.
Paul Zimnisky сomments on the diamond and jewelry market
10 october 2022
Through early-October, natural diamond prices as measured by the Zimnisky Global Rough Diamond Price Index have retreated approximately 10% from an all-time high reached in January.
Sibanye eyes stake in Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines – report
10 october 2022
Sibanye-Stillwater, which mainly produces platinum group metals and gold, has shown interest in Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines, which is looking for new investors after Glencore sold it last year to ZCCM-IH, a state mining investment company.
Gold-suppliers focus shipments to China, Turkey; cut back supply to India
07 october 2022
Gold-supplying banks have cut back shipments to India ahead of major festivals, in favour of China, Turkey, and other markets where better premiums are offered, as told to Reuters by bank officials and vault operators. This could create scarcity in India, and force Indian buyers to start paying hefty premiums for supplies in the approaching peak-demand season.
Newfield recovers 4,530 ct at Tongo in FY 2022
07 october 2022
Newfield Resources recovered 4,530 carats in the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022 from the processing of underground and surface bulk samples at the Tongo mine in Siera Leone.
Price decline fueling diamond trade uncertainty
07 october 2022
Polished trading was slower than usual in September as US economic uncertainty and the slowdown in China affected sentiment. Dealers were cautious as polished prices continued to slide, businesswire.com writes.
