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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
Christie’s auctions 202ct yellow diamond for $6.7 million
16 may 2024
During a recent Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva, an unmounted pear-cut 202.18-carat fancy-intense-yellow SI1-clarity diamond sold for $6.7 million, which marked the second-highest price for a stone of its color and size.
China’s CMOC may be responsible for cobalt glut - US official
16 may 2024
In his comments at a conference in New York, US Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez hinted at the fact that China’s miner CMOC may be responsible for global cobalt oversupply.
Supply deficit, weak prices to persist on PGM markets - Metals Focus
15 may 2024
Precious metals consultancy Metals Focus has published its new 2024 platinum group metals (PGM) market report which indicates that supply constraints and robust demand will be outweighed by high inventories to put a pressure on prices.
Mountain Province Diamonds announces Q1 2024 results
15 may 2024
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine.
Lucara realises first quarter revenue of $41.1 million
15 may 2024
Lucara Diamond recorded revenue of $41.1 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $42.8 million, a year earlier, which is reflective of a combination of the timing of production and quantity of large goods recovered and delivered to HB Antwerp.
UAE aims to overcome political gridlocks and digitize KP long-term during chairmanship
14 may 2024
The UAE, a current chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), is aiming to overcome political gridlocks and drive concrete actions for the organization during the ongoing Intersessional meeting of KP in Dubai this week.
Anglo American explores a range of options to separate the De Beers business
14 may 2024
Anglo American, which has an 85% stake in De Beers is exploring the full range of options to separate the business to set it up for success in unlocking full value from its new Origins strategy, its world-class assets and its iconic brand.
WDC President calls for listing diamond origin countries on KP certificates
14 may 2024
President of the World Diamond Council (WDC) Feriel Zerouki has urged the participants of the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting to list the countries of mining origin on the KP certificates to secure confidence in diamonds.
Anglo American's portfolio structure is simpler without Amplats - statement
14 may 2024
Anglo American is set to demerge Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), which has operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe to optimise value for shareholders.
KPCSC urges Kimberley Process to change its ‘mindset’
14 may 2024
The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC) has issued a statement timed to the beginning of the KP Intersessional meeting in Dubai this week arguing the organization needs to change its ‘attitude’ and ‘mindset’ to address the current problems at the core of its mandate.
