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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
Zim state miner eyes $150 mln investment to lift gold output
18 july 2024
Kuvimba Mining House, Zimbabwe's largest gold producer, is in the process of negotiating with potential partners to secure a $150 million investment that will increase production at its Shamva mine by 50%.
Interest in lithium projects development exceeds Chilean government expectations - report
18 july 2024
The government of Chile, a country with the world’s biggest reserves of lithium, noted strong interest from mining companies that wish to develop new local deposits of the battery metal.
Rusolovo lowers tin production and increases copper output
18 july 2024
PJSC Rusolovo, part of the Seligdar holding, in January-June 2024 reduced tin production in concentrate by 14% year-on-year, to 1,223 tons, the press service of the polymetallic holding reported.
Rio Tinto appoints new chief executive to oversee copper division
18 july 2024
Rio Tinto has appointed Katie Jackson to oversee its Copper division, succeeding Bold Baatar, who will assume the role of chief commercial officer later this year.
Star Diamond gains ownership of Buffalo Hills diamond mine in Canada
17 july 2024
Canadian diamond miner Star Diamond Corporation (formerly Shore Gold Inc.) has acquired a full ownership of the Buffalo Hills project in Alberta after the purchase of its remaining 50% stake from Canterra Minerals.
Petra cuts net debt to $201mln
17 july 2024
Petra Diamonds, which has operations in South Africa and Tanzania, reduced its net debt by $11 million to $201 million as of 30 June 2024, compared to $212 million at 31 December 2023.
Norilsk Nickel to invest 10 billion rubles in Pelyatkinskoye gas field
17 july 2024
Norilskgazprom, a gas production subsidiary of Norilsk Nickel, has begun drilling new wells at the Pelyatkinskoye gas condensate field to supply Norilsk and production facilities with the necessary natural gas.
Rio Tinto targets first iron ore production at Simandou in 2025
17 july 2024
Rio Tinto is expecting its first production of high-grade iron ore from the Simfer mine in Guinea to commence in 2025, ramping up over 30 months to an annualised capacity of 60 million tonnes per year.
Australia’s Regis Resources produces 11.8 tons of gold in FY2024
17 july 2024
Australian mining company Regis Resources summed up the results of the 2024 financial year and reported that its gold production amounted 11.8 tons.
IMF cuts Botswana’s 2024 growth projection as diamond market weakens – report
16 july 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced Botswana's 2024 economic growth projection from the April estimate of 3.6% to 1%, mainly due to decreased diamond production.
