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Mmetla Masire: Okavango to resume diamond sales in January
Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) is set to resume diamond sales in January 2025, whether the market remains depressed or not. ODC managing director Mmetla Masire told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa on the side-lines of...
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Helga Pombal: Angola's Stardiam finds solution to the threat posed by lab-grown diamonds
Stardiam manager of production Helga Pombal told Rough&Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa on the sidelines of the Angola International Diamond Conference that lab-grown diamonds are creating a parallel market for more accessible stones, combined with lower...
11 november 2024
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
Lucapa submits diamond marketing proposal to Lesotho
30 july 2020
Lucapa Diamond has submitted a diamond marketing proposal to the government of Lesotho who are 30% partners in the Mothae diamond mine.
‘SA junior diamond miners have potential to boost mining sector’
30 july 2020
South African Diamond Producers Organisation (SADPO) says junior exploration and mining companies have potential to boost the growth of the local mining sector.
Several De Beers customers make commitment to reduce carbon emissions
29 july 2020
Several De Beers rough diamond buyers have committed to developing roadmaps to reduce carbon emissions that will be reviewed and assessed every six months, according to media reports.
IDE proposes Diamond Free Trade Area in Ramat Gan
29 july 2020
A delegation from the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) led by President Yoram Dvash were present at the Economics Committee convened on 27, July for a special meeting on the state of the diamond industry in Israel due to the coronavirus crisis, according to a press release from IDE.
GIA and IBM Research join forces to transform diamond grading
29 july 2020
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and IBM Research, have joined forces to develop an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to revolutionize diamond clarity grading, according to a press release from GIA.
Yuyuan Jewelry enters into JV with Damiani for China expansion
29 july 2020
Yuyuan Jewelry and Fashion Group, a subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate Fosun International Ltd, has entered a joint venture deal with Italy-based Damiani Group.
HKIDA wishes to join forces with the international diamond industry
28 july 2020
The Hong Kong Indian Diamond Association (HKIDA) has joined the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) as an Associate Member, granting it Observer status in various organizational forums.
ZCDC acting CEO expresses ‘shock’ at Marange poverty, underdevelopment
28 july 2020
State-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) acting chief executive Roberto De Pretto has expressed ‘shock’ at the level of poverty and underdevelopment in Marange despite years of diamond mining in the area, according to the local media.
Tsodilo, TBM sign royalty agreement
28 july 2020
Diamond and metals exploration company, Tsodilo Resources has reached an agreement with TBM to grant royalties on its wholly owned Botswana subsidiary Gcwihaba for $500,000.
Pangolin raises over $648k for Botswana diamond exploration
28 july 2020
Diamond exploration company, Pangolin Diamonds has raised $648,500 through a non-brokered private placement.
