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Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: KP has an opportunity to deliver an updated definition of conflict diamonds
Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that the KP has the perfect set of circumstances to restore the certification scheme's credibility by backing, ushering in and implementing an effective traceability solution for the...
13 may 2024
Zimnisky: Diamonds are incongruent with Anglo's longer-term strategy of focusing on commodities for green infrastructure
It was recently reported that the diversified miner Anglo American, which is subject to a takeover by BHP Group for $39 billion, is considering selling its subsidiary De Beers. New York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst Paul Zimnisky told...
06 may 2024
ODC managing director Mmetla Masire: We need to be responsible and not oversupply the market
Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) managing director Mmetla Masire told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that there is still a lot of inventory and there is a need for all players in the diamond industry to trade responsibly...
22 april 2024
Varvara Dmitrieva: The jewelry industry of Yakutia is distinguished by its creativity, unique cultural code and conservation of traditions
Varvara Dmitrieva, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Precious Stones and Metals Processing Technologies of the North-Eastern Federal University, told Rough&Polished about the results of the Forum of jewelry Craftsmanship and the prospects...
16 april 2024
Valery Budny: There is no strategy and legislation in Russia enabling the full cycle processing of precious raw materials within the country
Valery Budny, Head of the Jewelry Russia program and CEO of the JUNWEX media holding, told Rough&Polished about the results of the meeting and pressing issues in the precious metals and precious stones (PMPS) and the jewelry sectors.
11 april 2024
De Beers’ Lightbox cuts LGD prices by more than a third
13 may 2024
De Beers’ wholly-owned lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Lightbox Jewelry has reduced prices of lab-grown diamonds (LGD) by more than a third following months of testing lower prices and researching the LGD jewellery sector.
SA investors are open to a strengthened BHP bid for Anglo – report
13 may 2024
Significant South African shareholders of Anglo American are receptive to a buyout offer from BHP, with some supporting an additional cash component to the transaction.
Montage Gold receives environmental permits in Côte d’Ivoire for its Koné project
13 may 2024
Montage Gold has received a signed Ministerial Order from the Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development, and Ecological Transition of Côte d’Ivoire granting the environmental approvals necessary for the development of its Koné project.
Norilsk Nickel to build four residential houses in Norilsk in 2024
13 may 2024
Norilsk Nickel plans to complete the construction of four residential buildings in Norilsk in 2024, said Sergey Tkachenko, Deputy Director of the Polar branch of the company for asset development.
Kimberley Process Intersessional to be held in Dubai next week
10 may 2024
The upcoming Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting is scheduled to take place from 13-17 May 2024 in Dubai under the “Year of Delivery” program.
Botswana to be involved in determining the future of De Beers – Masisi
10 may 2024
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi says his country will be involved in determining the future of De Beers to protect its interests amid talks of a potential selling of the diamond giant by Anglo American, which is also a subject of takeover by the BHP Group.
IGI diamond reports to feature light performance score
10 may 2024
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has launched a new feature for its diamond grading reports powered by the Ideal-Scope, a scientific light performance assessment tool.
Pan African to achieve the upper range of full-year gold production guidance
10 may 2024
Pan African is expecting production for the financial year ending 30 June 2024 to be between 186,000 ounces (oz) and 190,000oz of gold from the previous 180,000oz to 190,000oz.
Japanese steelmakers concerned over monopolization of coking coal supply by BHP
10 may 2024
Steelmakers in Japan have voiced concerns over global coking coal supply monopolization by BHP if it goes forward with the possible takeover of Anglo American.
ALROSA to maintain diamond production volumes despite sanctions
09 may 2024
According to the CEO of the Russian diamond mining company ALROSA, the company does not intend to reduce diamond production volumes in response to Western sanctions, but, on the contrary, sees this factor as an opportunity for further development.
