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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
Caledonia sees Blanket mine expansion after better-than-expected drilling
01 february 2024
Caledonia Mining’s recent in-fill deep drilling yielded grades and widths that exceeded initial projections, suggesting that the Blanket Mine's lifespan in Zimbabwe will be extended.
GJEPC hosts Ratnakalakar Samriddhi Samrambh seminar for 800+ artisans
01 february 2024
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) hosted the 'Ratnakalakar Samriddhi Samarambh' seminar at Saurashtra Bhavan-Surat last week aimed at providing valuable insights to over 800 diamond and Bengali artisans associated with the jewellery industry.
Galileo discovers three copper targets in Botswana
01 february 2024
Galileo Resources has discovered three copper targets on its licence PL253/2018 in the Kalahari Copper Belt in Botswana following a geochemical survey.
Norilsk Nickel among winners of the Leaders of Responsible Business national award
31 january 2024
The organizing committee of the “Leaders of Responsible Business” national award announced the results of the competition and approved the list of finalists. PhosAgro, Norilsk Nickel, Severstal and RUSAL won first-class awards at the competition.
Russian division of Polymetal increased production by 4% in 2023
31 january 2024
JSC Polymetal, a Russian subsidiary of the Kazakhstan-based international group Polymetal Int, increased production by 4% to 38.2 tons of gold equivalent in 2023.
Star Diamond Corporation to acquire Rio Tinto's 75% interest in Fort à la Corne diamond project
31 january 2024
Star Diamond Corporation announced on 28 January 2024 that it has entered into a binding agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration Canada (RTEC) for the transfer of RTEC’s 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project located in central Saskatchewan.
Chinese firms to invest up to $7bn in DRC copper, cobalt JV
31 january 2024
Chinese construction companies are set to invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects as part of an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt joint venture in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
SAIF Zone Authority takes part in the 53rd Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show
31 january 2024
The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) Authority is taking part in the 53rd Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show which is held under the patronage of H H Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah from 13th January through 4th February 2024.
West African Resources records fatality at Burkina Faso gold project
31 january 2024
West African Resources (WAF) has reported the death of a contractor at its Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso.
GJC seeks customs duty reduction in the pre-budget recommendations
30 january 2024
All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), a national apex body for the gems & jewellery industry, have urged the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to withdraw the Basic Customs Duty on gold and also GST on the gems & jewellery industry.
