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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
Import ban on Russian diamonds hurts Germany jewelry and watch industry
20 february 2024
The German jewelry and watch industry fears that the import ban on Russian diamonds could lead to price increases in Germany.
Amplats mulls retrenching 17% of its workforce as low PGM prices bite
20 february 2024
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) is set to retrench 3700 employees or 17% of its workforce, due to the low platinum group metal (PGM) price environment, ongoing macroeconomic pressures, and a massive cut in profit from 2022.
GJEPC & Messe München GmbH's MoU announces India as 'Partner Country' at Inhorgenta 2025
20 february 2024
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India and Messe München GmbH, one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers, signed an MoU to announce India as the Partner Country at Inhorgenta 2025.
Nornickel's project is a winner of RB DIGITAL AWARDS
20 february 2024
The interactive portal of the Norilsk Nickel Corporate University for vocational guidance of school students has become the winner of the RB DIGITAL AWARDS 2024.
Gold Fields marginally misses 2023 production guidance
19 february 2024
Gold Fields’ attributable gold equivalent production for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 is expected to be 2,3 million ounces (oz), a 4% decrease compared to about 2,4 million oz recovered in FY 2022.
G20 countries increased gold reserves by 213 tons in 2023
19 february 2024
The volume of gold reserves held by central banks of G20 countries increased by 213 tons in 2023, RIA Novosti reports.
Zim Central Bank amasses nearly a tonne of gold reserves – report
16 february 2024
Gold reserves at the Central Bank of Zimbabwe have grown by 793 kilogrammes (25,000 ounces) since the implementation of a law requiring mining companies to pay a portion of their royalties in the metal.
De Beers achieves 10 million fatality-free shifts at Venetia due to innovative safety strategy
16 february 2024
De Beers’ Venetia mine in Musina, Limpopo in South Africa has achieved 10.2 million shifts without any fatalities despite the mine's transition from open pit to underground operations.
FURA Gems launches Celebration Sapphires to promote colored gemstone jewellery
16 february 2024
FURA Gems introduced its mine-to-market program 'Celebration Sapphires' to the Indian market, coinciding with the occasion of Valentine's Day.
Ariana completes due diligence on 1.3Moz Dokwe gold project in Zimbabwe
16 february 2024
Ariana Resources has completed its due-diligence programme on the 1.3 million ounces (Moz) Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, which is owned by Rockover Holdings.
