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Ellah Muchemwa: ADPA to launch Africa's first diamond mining standard next year
The African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA), which is based in Luanda, Angola, and represents the interests of mainly African diamond producers and those with the potential to produce diamonds, will next year launch the Sustainable Development...
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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
"585* GOLDEN" network released a collection of jewelry based on children's drawings
06 december 2021
"585 * GOLDEN" network has released a collection of jewelry based on children's drawings. It was created as part of the company's social project - "Children to Children". Part of the proceeds from the sale of jewelry will be transferred to the "Children's Mission" charitable foundation, which helps children left without the care of their families.
BlueRock realises $180k from three higher-value diamonds
03 december 2021
Aim-listed BlueRock Diamonds has sold three higher-value gem-quality diamonds from its Kareevlei diamond mine, in the Kimberley region of South Africa for $180 000.
Anglo American threatens to fire unvaccinated workers –report
03 december 2021
Anglo American, which has an 85% stake in De Beers, is allegedly planning to fire workers not willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to media reports.
Hong Kong’s retail revenue from jewellery, watches jumps 23% in October
03 december 2021
According to the Hong Kong municipality Census and Statistics Department’s data, the retail revenues from jewellery, watches, clocks and other valuable gifts increased 23% y-o-y to $452 mn in October 2021. Sales across all product categories rose 12% to $3.94 bn.
IDI launches Rock en’Roll Campaign to spur Israeli diamond sales
03 december 2021
The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) launched a campaign on 1st December that offers discounts of up to $200 to buyers of Israeli diamonds from qualified sellers. Titled Rock en’Roll, the campaign is intended to boost the already robust Israeli diamond sales during the holiday period, as per a press release from IDI.
Macau’s ‘Gem and Diamond Summit’ scheduled for December 10
03 december 2021
The International Gemstone and Diamond Trade Summit scheduled for December 10 in Macau is the first industry-wide global gemstone and diamond conference jointly organised by the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) and the Macau China Diamond and Gem Exchange (MDGE) and co-organised by Informa Markets Jewellery.
Nornickel and Russian Platinum kick off joint operations in Norilsk
02 december 2021
Nornickel announced on Thursday that the Group’s entities have signed a number of service contracts with Chernogorskaya Mining Company, part of the Russian Platinum Group, to provide Chernogorskaya with power, transportation and logistics services. The agreement is a follow-up to the operating partnership agreement in the Norilsk Industrial District between Nornickel and Russian Platinum signed in July 2020.
Angola: SODIAM’s 4th rough diamond tender rakes in $19,5m
02 december 2021
Angola's National Diamond Trading Company, SODIAM says its fourth rough diamond tender held in Luanda last month raked in $19,5 million. The 1,012.90 carats sold were special diamond productions from Catoca and Lulo mines.
Newly developed Mayskaya diamond pipe will drive ALROSA’s output to 35-36 M carats by 2025-2026
02 december 2021
ALROSA, in line with its investment programme, has launched stripping operations at the Mayskaya pipe. The kimberlite ore to be processed at the processing plant of the Nyurba Division. First diamonds from this deposit are expected in 2025, the company said on its website.
Lulo diamonds fetch $12.8m at Angolan tender – Lucapa
02 december 2021
Lucapa Diamond sold six exceptional Lulo diamonds at an international tender by SODIAM, the Angolan State Diamond Marketing Company, for $12.8 million, averaging $38,006 per carat. The six stones consisted of four large, top-quality white diamonds and two fancy pink diamonds recovered from the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola.
