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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
Cluff Africa inks agreement to acquire Zim lithium permits
20 june 2024
Cluff Africa has executed a term sheet with Mutapa Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth fund in Zimbabwe, to acquire a 45% stake in the Sandawana mining permits.
Debswana reports fatality at Jwaneng mine
20 june 2024
Debswana Diamond Company, a partnership between the Botswana government and De Beers, has reported a fatality as a result of an accident at its Jwaneng mine, which involved a crane and drill rig.
Serbia prepares to authorize Jadar lithium project
19 june 2024
Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic hinted at the possible unfreezing of the Jadar project, Europe's largest future lithium mine, as the country’s parliament is preparing to hold debate on this topic.
Saudi Arabia aims to reach agreement on lithium with Chile
19 june 2024
Saudi Arabia, the world's largest energy exporter and a contender for becoming a key player in electric vehicle production, is investing in lithium production in Latin America.
Kavango begins drilling its first high-priority targets
19 june 2024
Kavango Resources has started drilling its first high-priority targets at the Karakubis Copper Project in Botswana's Kalahari Copper Belt.
Goldplat mulls additional investment into beneficiation of Ghana gold by-products
19 june 2024
AIM-listed Goldplat has submitted a proposal to invest further into local beneficiation of by-products in Ghana through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gold Recovery Ghana (GRG).
India restricts certain studded gold jewelry imports
18 june 2024
India has imposed restrictions on the import of certain studded gold jewelry and items.
Bezant makes progress at Namibia copper and gold project
18 june 2024
Bezant Resources has finalised the chain of contractor services that will comprise the Hope and Gorob mining operation, according to an update on the copper/gold project in Namibia by chairperson Colin Bird.
Arc begins drilling at Botswana copper project
18 june 2024
Arc Minerals has commenced an exploration drilling programme over its copper licences at the Virgo project within the highly prospective central structural corridor of the Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB) in Botswana.
A new exhibition to educate about Suzdal’s history
18 june 2024
The "Russian Phoenix: Suzdal Land" exhibition about the rich centuries-old history of this region of Russia opened at the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum on June 12.
