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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
Nornickel adopts updated environmental strategy
01 march 2024
The board of directors of Norilsk Nickel has approved an updated environmental and climate change strategy, as well as the key focus areas for achieving carbon neutrality.
De Beers ready for new G7 diamond import requirements
01 march 2024
De Beers has confirmed that it anticipates no disruption to its diamond supply ahead of new diamond import requirements from G7 nations starting today (1 March).
Lucapa incurs loss after tax of $17.2 million
01 march 2024
Lucapa Diamond recorded a loss after tax of $17.2 million for the year 2023, compared to $15.1 million in 2022, after recognising a non-cash impairment charge of $13.4 million in respect of Mothae’s Property Plant and Equipment.
EU significantly reduced copper imports from Russia
01 march 2024
The EU member states purchased 62,372 tons of copper from Russia in 2023, which is 79% lower than the previous year, Vedomosti newspaper reports.
Vale to resume operations at mines in Brazil after suspension lifted
01 march 2024
Brazilian mining giant Vale is set to resume operations at two of its mining projects in to country after the ban introduced a week earlier was lifted.
Polyus increases gold production and profit in 2023
29 february 2024
Russian gold mining group PJSC Polyus increased gold production in 2023 by 14% to 2.902 million ounces, and achieved a strong increase in profits.
Cobalt Blue to downscale Broken Hill project due to lower market prices
29 february 2024
Australian miner Cobalt Blue is set to review its Broken Hill cobalt project, believing it is unlikely to attract the necessary project financing in its current state.
URA raises £475k for SA’s Gravelotte emerald mine
29 february 2024
URA issued 23.75 million shares for 2p each, generating working capital of £475,000 in the process for the Gravelotte emerald mine in South Africa.
Xtract completes divestiture of stake in Manica gold project
29 february 2024
Xtract Resources has completed the divestiture of its stake in the Manica gold project in Mozambique.
ALROSA's profit down 15% in 2023
28 february 2024
Russian diamond mining company ALROSA reported that its profit under IFRS decreased by 15.2% in 2023 to 85.182 billion rubles ($928.5 million).
