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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
Strong Q4 boosts Barrick’s full-year results
22 february 2024
Barrick Gold has announced its 2023 full year operational and financial results, noting a strong performance in the fourth quarter that boosted its results. The company capitalized on a record gold price in late 2023.
Lucara expects revenue to recover in 2024
22 february 2024
Lucara Diamond, which owns and operates the Karowe mine in Botswana, is expecting its revenues to recover to between $220 million and $250 million this year, after a tough market in 2023.
Diamcor's independent director steps down
22 february 2024
Diamcor Mining's independent director Sheldon Nelson has stepped down from the board of directors for personal reasons.
Norilsk Nickel's sales geography will remain approximately the same as in 2023
21 february 2024
This year, Norilsk Nickel will sell its products mainly to the same countries and regions as in the last year, noted Mikhail Borovikov, director of the company’s investment community department.
Polymetal sells its Russian assets to Mangazeya Plus for $3.69 billion
21 february 2024
The Polymetal holding entered into an agreement to sell its Russian business, valued at $3.69 billion including debt, to the Mangazeya Plus company. The deal will be closed by the end of March 2024, the company said in a statement.
Gem Diamonds recovers 113ct diamond at Letšeng
21 february 2024
Gem Diamonds has recovered a high-quality 113-carat white Type II diamond at its 75%-owned Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
Northam boosts first half refined metal output
21 february 2024
Northam Holdings’ output of refined 4E equivalent from its operations increased by 10.6% to 434,977 oz 4E in the six months ended 31 December 2023 (H1 2024) compared to 393,309 oz 4E, a year earlier.
Gold bars and silver coins put into circulation in Tajikistan
21 february 2024
Gold bars and silver coins have been put into circulation in Tajikistan, as reported by Sputnik Tajikistan news agency.
Representatives of Nornickel and RAS reveal the results of 2022-2023 large-scale scientific expedition
20 february 2024
The "Great scientific expedition", the second stage of an ambitious environmental research project conducted by Norilsk Nickel together with scientists from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), concluded in 2023. Its results were presented today in Zaryadye Park in Moscow.
Lucara signs new sales agreement with HB Antwerp
20 february 2024
Lucara Diamond has signed a new 10-year diamond sales agreement with HB Antwerp concerning all diamonds produced more than 10.8 carats in size from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana.
