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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
Indigenous peoples of Taimyr announce their problems on the sidelines of COP26
09 november 2021
Speaking at the International Indigenous Peoples' Forum on Climate Change within the frames of the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow, Gennady Shchukin, Chairman of Dolgan family tribal community Amyaksin (Taimyr) outlined the pressing issues related to the impact caused by industrial companies on the traditional habitat of indigenous peoples. At the same time, he noted that Norilsk Nickel is seeking to change the situation.
KP Plenary 2021: Time for action
09 november 2021
Speaking to the full assembly of delegates during the Opening Session of the 2021 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, World Diamond Council President Edward Asscher has reasserted the need for Kimberley Process members to agree to expand the conflict diamond definition in order to support long-term consumer confidence.
Lucapa recovers 13 diamonds from Lulo kimberlite bulk sampling
09 november 2021
Lucapa Diamond has recovered 13 diamonds with a total weight of 4.15 carats from the initial processing of the L028 kimberlite bulk sample at the Lulo concession in Angola.
FCRF: Fancy color diamonds price increases by 0.7% in Q3
09 november 2021
Announcing the results of the Q3 2021, the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) says in its Fancy Color Diamond Index that prices of fancy color diamonds continue to rise across the board, with a 0.7% increase this quarter, and a 1.1% increase throughout the year.
GZDE & GDGJE aim to build modern service hub for diamond and jewelry industry
09 november 2021
The 6th International Jewellery & Diamond Conference 2021 Guangzhou, co-hosted by Guangzhou Diamond Exchange (GZDE) and Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange (GDGJE) was held on November 3, 2021, under the guidance of the People’s Government of Panyu District, Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China, China Gold Association, and Guangdong Exchange Holding Group Co., Ltd., and other world organisations.
New survey reveals 60 per cent of UK men choose lab-grown diamonds for memorable marriage proposals
09 november 2021
The survey conducted by Mayfair-based Rêve Diamonds revealed that 60 per cent of UK men would propose to their loved one with a lab-grown diamond, with 50 per cent of women surveyed also stating they would be happier with a larger lab-grown diamonds over a smaller natural stone which would cost more.
Only 3% of diamonds produced in Angola are manufactured locally – report
08 november 2021
Angola is only polishing 3% of rough diamonds produced in the country, while the rest is going to countries like India, according to local media reports citing Sodiam.
Firestone Diamonds appoints Rob de Pretto as CEO to replace Bosma
08 november 2021
Firestone Diamonds, which owns 75% of the Liqhobong Diamond Mine, in Lesotho, has appointed Rob de Pretto as its new chief executive with effect from 1 November 2021.
Mali seeks to formalise artisanal gold mining
08 november 2021
Mali is set to introduce new rules to effectively control artisanal gold mining in the country in a bid to overtake South Africa as the continent’s second-biggest producer.
Lucara boosts Q3 revenue
08 november 2021
Lucara Diamond’s third-quarter revenue for the year 2021 rose 57% to $72.7 million compared to $41.3 million, a year earlier, resulting in an average price per carat sold of $619. It sold 117,459 carats during the period from the previous year’s 112,943 carats.
