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Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: KP has an opportunity to deliver an updated definition of conflict diamonds
Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that the KP has the perfect set of circumstances to restore the certification scheme's credibility by backing, ushering in and implementing an effective traceability solution for the...
13 may 2024
Zimnisky: Diamonds are incongruent with Anglo's longer-term strategy of focusing on commodities for green infrastructure
It was recently reported that the diversified miner Anglo American, which is subject to a takeover by BHP Group for $39 billion, is considering selling its subsidiary De Beers. New York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst Paul Zimnisky told...
06 may 2024
ODC managing director Mmetla Masire: We need to be responsible and not oversupply the market
Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) managing director Mmetla Masire told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that there is still a lot of inventory and there is a need for all players in the diamond industry to trade responsibly...
22 april 2024
Varvara Dmitrieva: The jewelry industry of Yakutia is distinguished by its creativity, unique cultural code and conservation of traditions
Varvara Dmitrieva, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Precious Stones and Metals Processing Technologies of the North-Eastern Federal University, told Rough&Polished about the results of the Forum of jewelry Craftsmanship and the prospects...
16 april 2024
Valery Budny: There is no strategy and legislation in Russia enabling the full cycle processing of precious raw materials within the country
Valery Budny, Head of the Jewelry Russia program and CEO of the JUNWEX media holding, told Rough&Polished about the results of the meeting and pressing issues in the precious metals and precious stones (PMPS) and the jewelry sectors.
11 april 2024
Harmony reports a fatality at Doornkop mine
07 may 2024
Harmony Gold Mining says one of its employees tragically lost his life, following a fall-of-the-ground incident at its Doornkop mine, in Soweto, Gauteng Province, South Africa, on May 2.
BHP senior executives off to South Africa to gain local support for Anglo bid
07 may 2024
BHP Group has dispatched a group of senior executives to South Africa to gain the support of local shareholders, government officials, and regulators, according to media reports.
Atlantic becomes the first lithium company to trade on Ghana Stock Exchange
07 may 2024
Atlantic Lithium has received approval from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)’s listing committee and Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the company's ordinary shares by introduction on the main market of the GSE.
Implats boosts first quarter refined 6E output despite macroeconomic challenges
06 may 2024
Impala Platinum (Implats)’s refined 6E production, which includes saleable ounces from Impala Canada and Impala Bafokeng, increased by 8% to 717 000 ounces in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 662 000 ounces a year earlier.
Two TAGS Dubai tenders show rough diamond supply decrease amid mixed polished demand
06 may 2024
Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) has summed up the results of two tenders it held in Dubai in March and April. High-quality products from South Africa were auctioned for a total of $50 million to a client base of about 150 companies.
Norilsk Nickel geologists started using optical televiewer
06 may 2024
Geologists of the Oktyabrsky mine of the Polar branch of Norilsk Nickel started using an optical televiewer at one of the wells to help them collect data on the state of the near-well space at a depth of up to 1800 meters.
Diamcor mulls over $1 mln offering to advance SA project
06 may 2024
Diamcor Mining intends to complete a non-brokered private placement financing of up to C$1,5 million ($1,09 million) and anticipates that an aggregate of up to C$1,25 million ($0,908 million) of the financing will be subscribed to by existing larger shareholders, management, and directors.
ALROSA forced to sell its stake in Sociedade Mineira de Catoca - Ministry of Finance
03 may 2024
According to Deputy Finance Minister of Russia Alexey Moiseev, the Russian diamond mining company ALROSA will be forced to sell its stake in the Catoca project, a joint venture with the Angolan state-owned company Endiama.
BHP bid for Anglo a 'normal market activity' – South Africa
03 may 2024
BHP Group's proposed bid for Anglo American is a "normal market activity", according to media reports citing President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson.
Saudi Arabia invests $410 billion in mining sector
03 may 2024
Saudi Arabia has invested more than $410 billion in the mining sector. According to the National Industrial and Mining Information Center, the total number of operating and under-construction factories in the kingdom has reached 11,672. The combined investment in these factories amounts to SAR1.539 trillion ($410.4 billion).
