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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...
04 november 2024
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
Lucara closes C$41.4 mln financing to support Karowe mine operations
16 july 2021
Lucara Diamond has closed its previously announced bought deal financing and concurrent private placement for C$41.4 million. It said 33,8 million common shares of the company, including 4,4 million common shares issued pursuant to the over-allotment option, which was exercised in full, were sold at a price of C$0.75 per share for gross proceeds of about C$25.4 million.
ALROSA produces 7 million carats of diamonds in the second quarter of this year
16 july 2021
Rough diamond production by ALROSA decreased by 8% QoQ but went up by 22% YoY. In a press release distributed today, the company also said its sales reached 11.4 million carats in the reporting period (including 4.5 million carats from stocks) fetching $1.2 billion in revenue.
Global brands unite to drive sustainability best practices in jewellery & watch industry
16 july 2021
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world’s leading standard-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, announced its latest progress report to showcase and encourage sustainability action throughout the supply chain.
Goldstone reaches settlement agreement for outstanding unsecured bonds
16 july 2021
Aim-listed Goldstone Resources has reached a settlement for its 20 outstanding unsecured bonds of $50,000 each with the bondholders.
Lucara unearths 62 ct fancy pink diamond at Karowe mine
15 july 2021
Lucara Diamond has recovered a 62.7-carat fancy pink diamond from its wholly-owned Karowe mine, in Botswana. The dual-listed diamond company said the stone was named "Boitumelo" meaning "Joy" in Setswana and it represents the largest fancy pink gem to be recovered in Botswana and one of the world's largest rough pink diamonds on record.
Botswana takes steps to diversify from diamond mining
15 july 2021
Botswana is taking steps to diversify from diamond mining as it commenced work on its first iron-ore mine, according to media reports citing a senior government official. The Ikongwe iron-ore mine was recently granted a licence to develop the project.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open new manufacturing facility in Qatar
15 july 2021
Indian company Malabar Gold & Diamonds is the flagship company of Malabar Group, which was established in 1993 in Kerala, India. Today, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is one of the largest jewellery retailers globally, with a strong network of over 260 outlets spread across 10 countries.
Mountain Province announced 2Q 2021 production results
15 july 2021
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced production results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine.
De Beers raises prices yet again – report
14 july 2021
De Beers has raised prices for its rough diamonds by about 5% at the July sale taking place this week, according to media reports.
ALROSA is ready to buy diamonds from Russia’s Gokhran
14 july 2021
Given the acute shortage of rough diamonds in the market, ALROSA plans to take part in the July auction to be held by Russia’s Gokhran, a state repository of valuables, which will put on the block rough diamond lots totally worth USD 114 million, Finam said citing RIA Novosti/Prime.
