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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
AWDC imports-exports data for April
31 may 2021
According to the data released by the AWDC, imports of rough diamonds by Antwerp jumped by 254.41% in April 2021 reaching 8.8 million (against 2.5 million carats in April 2020) and rose by 643.20% in value reaching $932 million (against $125 million in 2020).
Angolan diamond industry to be marketed in UAE
31 may 2021
The Angolan state-owned diamond company, Endiama has agreed with the Angola/United Arab Emirates Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIA-UAE) to market the southern African country’s diamond industry in the Middle-East country.
Lesotho mulls extension of amnesty to illegal diamond dealers
31 may 2021
Lesotho’s mines ministry is planning to extend an amnesty for all Basotho still having illegal diamonds in their possession, according to the South African media. SABC reports that the ministry is in the process of passing a bill that allows artisanal small-scale miners to be licensed.
Anglo considers use of 3D printing to boost supply chain efficiencies
28 may 2021
Diversified mining group, Anglo American has teamed up with the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and US-based technology company, Ivaldi Group, to explore opportunities to digitally distribute spare parts for mining and processing equipment using 3D printing.
Diamcor restarts expansion plans to increase processing volumes
28 may 2021
Diamcor Mining has resumed the expansion of processing facilities at its Krone Endora at Venetia Project, in South Africa.
DMIA’s Diamond Verification Instruments Showcase to kick off on June 2
28 may 2021
The Diamond Manufacturers & Importers Association of America’s (DMIA) first annual Diamond Technology Showcase will kick off on June 2, at the DMIA premises at The World Diamond Tower, 580 5th Avenue in mid-town Manhattan, and run throughout June and July, says a press release from DMIA.
RZM Murowa Q1 diamond output dips 20%
28 may 2021
RZM Murowa, a subsidiary of RioZim says its first-quarter diamond output in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe dropped by 20% compared to the same period, a year earlier.
Fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi who had fled Antigua and Barbuda, captured in Dominica
28 may 2021
The fugitive diamantaire, who had recently fled from Antigua and Barbuda, was captured in neighbouring Dominica after an Interpol Yellow Notice was issued against him, as per media reports.
Lucapa to raise A$3mln through share purchase plan
27 may 2021
Lucapa Diamond is set to make offers to eligible shareholders to participate in a share purchase plan (SPP). Company managing director Stephen Wetherall said the SPP will provide eligible shareholders with an opportunity to apply for up to A$30,000 worth of fully paid ordinary shares in the company at an issue price of A$0.050 per share to raise A$3 million before costs.
Sarine Technologies and Constell Group collaborate to focus on LGD segment
27 may 2021
Sarine Technologies Ltd has announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with the Constell Group, which has operations in India and Southern Africa, employing more than 4,000 people worldwide.
