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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
France plans to speed up mining projects for faster energy transition
16 april 2024
France is considering a move to tap into its mineral resource base faster to push for greater self-sufficiency in the green energy transition.
US and Great Britain impose sanctions against Russian metals
15 april 2024
The U.S. and Great Britain have expanded sanctions against Russia, introducing a ban on the import of aluminum, copper and nickel of Russian origin.
Zimplats to generate cash in the upcoming financial year – CEO
15 april 2024
Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Zimplats CEO Alexander Mhembere is confident about the company’s ability to become cash-generative in the next financial year, which starts in July, despite the tough political and economic landscape of Zimbabwe and general platinum group metal (PGM) market challenges brought on by low prices.
Zambia grants EIA for Konkola West Copper exploration
15 april 2024
The Zambian Minister of Mines has approved the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Konkola West Copper project.
Sibanye-Stillwater proposed restricting to potentially affect 3,107 employees, 915 contractors
15 april 2024
Sibanye-Stillwater will enter into with organised labour and other representatives of affected non-unionised employees, regarding the proposed restructuring of its South African gold operations and its Southern Africa region services functions.
Premier raises £2 million for mining operations at Zim lithium mine
12 april 2024
Premier African Minerals has issued more than 1,2 billion new ordinary shares to raise about £2 million ($2.51 million) before expenses at an issue price of 0.17 pence per new ordinary share, primarily for the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Zimbabwe.
AWDC CEO Ari Epstein steps down from April 16
12 april 2024
Ari Epstein has decided to step down as a CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) after 13 years of service effective next Tuesday, April 16.
Botswana Diamonds discovers second anomaly in the Kalahari
12 april 2024
Botswana Diamonds has discovered a second anomaly close to the anomaly found last January in the Kalahari desert in Botswana.
Nornickel's polar branch exceeds production plan
12 april 2024
The mining plan of the mineral resources complex of Norilsk Nickel's polar branch was fulfilled by 103.5%. High indicators were also obtained for the extraction of metals: for nickel they reached 107%, for copper – 105%.
Las Bambas copper mine in Peru faces blockade by local community
12 april 2024
A key transport route to the China's MMG-owned Las Bambas copper mine in Peru has been blocked by local activists.
