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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
BlueRock boosts Q3 diamond output at SA mine
11 november 2021
AIM-listed diamond producer, BlueRock Diamond, which owns and operates the Kareevlei Diamond Mine in South Africa, has produced 7,682 carats in the third quarter of 2021, up 38% from 5,577 carats, a year earlier.
Newfield raises A$25 mln to advance Tongo diamond project
11 november 2021
Newfield Resources has raised about A$25 million to continue with the development of its Tongo diamond project in Sierra Leone into production. It said 71.3 million shares were subscribed under the offer for 35 cents per new share.
ALROSA makes $ 308 million from sales in October
11 november 2021
ALROSA sales of rough and polished diamonds in October totaled $308 million, including proceeds from rough diamond sales of $293 million, and polished diamond sales of $15 million. The company disclosed the results in a press release distributed yesterday.
Russia’s Ministry of Finance publishes data on production of gold and silver in the country in January-September 2021
11 november 2021
The Russian Federation Ministry of Finance reported that gold production in the country in January-September amounted to 256.54 tons (January-September 2020 - 253.77 tons), including: mining gold - 218.79 tons (218.41 tons), associated gold - 12.55 tons (12.67 tons), secondary gold - 25.20 tons (22.69 tons).
Gemfields recovers 7,525 ct emerald at Kagem mine
10 november 2021
Gemstone miner Gemfields has recovered a 7,525 carats emerald at its 75%-owned Kagem mine in Zambia. The miner said it named the stone “Chipembele” which means ‘rhino’ in the local indigenous dialect of Bemba.
The success of JUNWEX Moscow 2021
10 november 2021
The exhibition "JUNWEX Moscow 2021", held in an unstable epidemiological situation, has completed its work.
IJDC Guangzhou 2021 highlights new opportunities in China
10 november 2021
At the International Jewellery & Diamond Conference Guangzhou 2021 held on Nov. 3, 2021, with the theme "Dual Circulation, New Development-From Global Jewellery Factory to Global Jewellery Market", the conference connected authoritative experts to share their views on further integrating into China’s huge consumer market and achieving growth.
Mountain Province Diamonds announced the appointment of Mark Wall as President, CEO and Director
10 november 2021
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced Mark Wall's appointment as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director with effect from November 15, 2021.
Conference to promote Angola’s diamond sector
10 november 2021
The inaugural Angola International Diamond Conference (AIDC), which is scheduled for the end of this month will, among other things, seek to promote the country’s diamonds as a strategic mineral for the diversification of the economy.
Phillips announced the highest ever sale total in watch auction history
10 november 2021
Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo achieved a total of CHF 68,263,230/ $74,488,836/ €64,563,363 in the Geneva Watch Auction: XIV on 5 and 7 November.
