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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
Eastplats first quarter revenue slides
20 may 2024
Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) says its revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, decreased 12.9% to $15.7 million compared to $18 million in restated first quarter of 2023.
585*GOLDEN assesses wedding rings demand in Russia in 2024
20 may 2024
585*GOLDEN jewellery retail network published the results of an analytical study of wedding ring sales on the eve of the wedding season, which traditionally falls in the spring and summer months in Russia.
Gem and jewellery exports from India saw an overall reduction in FY2024
17 may 2024
The Gem & Jewelery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India has released monthly data on the country's rough and polished diamond trade for April 2024.
WFDB and SDE to jointly promote natural diamonds in China
17 may 2024
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) to promote the development of the natural diamond market in China.
DRC demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports
17 may 2024
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has demanded an international embargo on mineral exports from neighbouring Rwanda, whose government it accuses of stealing its natural resources with the help of rebel groups.
De Beers’ GemFair to support fair access to finance for artisanal miners
17 may 2024
De Beers’ GemFair is expected to support fair access to finance for artisanal miners by 2025, according to the group’s 2023 sustainability report, which was released last week.
Russia’s best jewelry designer from Far East picked at competition in Arkhangelsk
17 may 2024
The best jewelry designer from the Far East and the Arctic regions of Russia was picked at the finals of the “Arctic Start-up Expedition: Russian Far East and Arctic” competition.
Siberian scientists recount their achievements in 2023
17 may 2024
At the recent General Meeting of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), scientists recounted the results of their activities for 2023 and outlined tasks for the current year.
Anglo mulls De Beers IPO – report
16 may 2024
Anglo American is considering an initial public offering (IPO) of its diamond division, De Beers, according to two unnamed sources cited by Reuters.
Lucapa to offload 70% stake in Mothae
16 may 2024
ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond is considering all options for the divestment of its 70% stake in Mothae Diamond Mine, an open-cast mine located in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho.
