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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
Amplats cost reduction measures bear fruit
24 july 2024
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) recorded savings of R4.7 billion ($256 million) in the first half of the year as part of disciplined and decisive actions taken in February to reposition the business to ensure its long-term sustainability as a leading producer of platinum group metals (PGMs).
Kavango finds presence of a copper-silver mineralising system at Botswana project
24 july 2024
Kavango Resources’ field analysis of drill cores taken from the first high-priority target at the Karakubis Copper Project in Botswana's Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB) has confirmed the presence of a copper-silver mineralising system as well as further indicators of structural trap sites.
Indian firm produces 8-carat LGD as tribute to PM Modi
24 july 2024
Company from Surat specializing in lab-grown diamonds (LGD) created an 8-carat diamond dedicated to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Deputy Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council notes metallurgical sector achievements
24 july 2024
During a trip to Krasnoyarsk Region, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Nikolai Zhuravlev noted the historical and current achievements of the region's industry, in particular, the metallurgical sector.
De Beers sells $150 mln non-core royalty rights in Australia
23 july 2024
De Beers has entered into a definitive agreement to sell an iron ore royalty right related to the Onslow Iron project in West Pilbara, Australia.
Grizzly pockets $32.5mln from the latest auction of Zambia emeralds
23 july 2024
Grizzly Mining sold 1.3 million carats of emeralds recovered at its flagship mine in Zambia for $32.5 million in revenue from the auction of emeralds recovered at its flagship mine in Zambia.
Kimberlite conference concludes in Canada with renewed interest in diamond exploration
23 july 2024
The Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) of Canada recently hosted the 12th International Kimberlite Conference in Yellowknife, where about 300 delegates discussed the future of diamonds and other critical minerals in the territory.
Sokolov jewelry holding sales jump 43% in H1 2024
23 july 2024
Online and offline retail sales of Russian jewelry holding Sokolov increased significantly in the first half of 2024, by 43% to 21.6 billion rubles ($248 million).
India increases gold reserves to highest level in two years
23 july 2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) significantly increased its gold purchases in June. According to data released by the RBI, it purchased 9.3 tonnes of gold during the month.
Karen Rentmeesters appointed new permanent CEO of AWDC
22 july 2024
The Board of Directors of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the umbrella organization defending the interests of Antwerp’s diamond community, appointed Karen Rentmeesters as the new, permanent CEO.
