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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
Namdia unveils15.06-ct polished diamond
22 september 2022
Namibia’s state-owned diamond trading company, Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) unveiled a polished 15.06 carats diamond, dubbed the Eumbo Star, in Walvis Bay. New Era reports that the stone was named after the Namdia building where several Namibians found refuge in the building pre-independence.
GJC to organize Diwali 2nd edition of ‘India Gem & Jewellery Show’ from 22 to 25 September
21 september 2022
After a successful 1st edition of India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS) in April this year, the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body representing the jewellery sector in India is all set to organize the Diwali Edition (2nd edition) of mega B2B expo from 22nd To 25th September at Bombay Exhibition Center (NESCO), Mumbai.
South Africans demand the return of diamond from Queen’s sceptre
21 september 2022
Some South Africans have called for United Kingdom Royal Family to return a diamond on the late Queen Elizabeth II’s sceptre. CNN reports that more than 6,000 people had signed a petition asking for the return of the diamond.
Philippine town cancels Tampakan copper-gold project permit
21 september 2022
Citing concerns for lives of hundreds of indigenous people, a local government in the Philippines has cancelled permit issued to Sagittarius Mines for the $5.9 billion Tampakan copper-gold project. The asset, which has estimated resources of 15 million tonnes of copper and 17.6 million ounces of gold, was one of at least 12 metallic mines expected to begin commercial operations this year.
Saudi Arabia discovers gold and copper deposits in Madinah
21 september 2022
Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of new sites for gold and copper ore deposits in the Madinah region. The Saudi Geological Survey represented by the Survey and Mineral Exploration Centre said that the discoveries of gold deposits were in Aba Al-Raha in the Madinah region, while copper ore was located across four sites in the Al-Madiq area in the same region.
Career fair powered by GIA returns to Carlsbad
21 september 2022
As the leading steward of gemological research, education and laboratory services, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), hosts the largest career fair in the gem and jewelry industry. At Career Fair - Powered by GIA in Carlsbad, California on Friday, Sept. 30, new talent and those looking for advancement can expect to be inspired by a captivating keynote and panel, receive career coaching and network directly with recruiters from major brands who have jobs to fill right now.
Teichmann boosts stake in BlueRock Diamonds
20 september 2022
BlueRock Diamonds’ major shareholder Teichmann has raised its stake in the diamond company from 16.72% to 35.46%, according to a note published by the London Stock Exchange.
Sarine releases Meteorite™ Plus – a revolutionary addition to Galaxy®Scanners
20 september 2022
Sarine has released a new revolutionary model of the Galaxy® systems - the Meteorite™ Plus. The Meteorite™ Plus system embodies a completely innovative solution to the need to enable cost-effective high-speed and high-accuracy scanning for optimised planning of small rough diamonds, so that maximal value is ensured.
Tertiary engages First Quantum over Zambia copper exploration projects
20 september 2022
Tertiary Minerals has signed a technical cooperation agreement with First Quantum Minerals (FQM) in connection with two of its copper exploration projects in Zambia. Company executive chairperson Patrick Cheetham said the agreement will effectively harness the expertise of one of the world’s largest copper producers without the associated cost.
Petra Diamonds plans to cut gross debt
20 september 2022
Petra Diamonds is planning to reduce its gross debt through a tender offer to bondholders to purchase $150 million of the senior secured second lien notes due in 2026 in line with its stated intent to further optimise our capital structure through a reduction of gross debt.
