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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
Botswana sees lab-grown diamonds as a threat ahead of $6bn diamond project launch – report
31 may 2024
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi says lab-grown diamonds are a threat to the country's economic lifeblood as his government is preparing to initiate a $6-billion project to extend the lifespan of its flagship Jwaneng diamond mine.
BHP abandons Anglo American takeover bid
31 may 2024
BHP Group, the world’s largest mining company, has abandoned its six-week bid to take over Anglo American for $49-billion.
Indian jewelers visit Latin America to forge partnerships and boost exports
31 may 2024
A delegation from Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) led by GJEPC Vice Chairman Kirit Bhansali visited Latin America from May 21-29.
Lucapa seeks majority stake in Lulo Kimberlite JV
30 may 2024
Lucapa Diamond has negotiated with its Angolan partners, Endiama and Rosas & Petalas to increase its stake in the Lulo Kimberlite joint venture to 51% from the current 39%.
IDE elects new president
30 may 2024
Nissim Zuaretz, president of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association (IsDMA) and owner of DN Diamonds, which has been honored as “Outstanding Exporter” three times in the past decade, has been elected president of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). The announcement was made following a meeting of the bourse's General Assembly.
Gem Diamonds recovers another large stone at Letšeng
30 may 2024
Gem Diamonds has recovered a 212.49ct Type II white diamond at its 70%-owned Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
Lucapa lauds Angola as the world's most significant diamond exploration destination
29 may 2024
Lucapa's recently appointed chairperson, Stuart Brown, has praised Angola as the world's most significant diamond exploration destination.
Diamond technology manufacturer Sarine managed to regain profitability for Q1 2024
29 may 2024
Sarine, a company specializing in the development and production of technologies for the diamond industry (headquartered in Israel) managed to restore profitability after cutting operating expenses and launching new services. This is stated in the company's report for the first quarter of 2024.
New trade body to advocate LGD ecosystem
29 may 2024
The newly-created Grown Diamond Trade Organization (GDTO) will tackle a number of priorities of the lab-grown diamond (LGD) producers, manufacturers and retailers, such as certification and advertising.
Lucapa unearths 195 ct Type IIa diamond at Lulo
29 may 2024
Lucapa Diamond has recovered a 195-carat Type IIa diamond from its 40%-owned Lulo alluvial mine in Angola.
