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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
Fresnillo ramps up silver production, achieves FY guidance
24 january 2024
Fresnillo, a precious metals group based in Mexico and the world’s leading silver producer, has achieved 2023 financial year production guidance for gold, lead and zinc, although silver output was slightly below expectations.
Koryx submits revised PEA for Namibia copper project
24 january 2024
Koryx Copper, formerly referred to as Deep-South Resources, has submitted a revised technical report for the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of the Haib copper project in the southern region of Namibia.
Rio Tinto's plane crashes near Fort Smith- Northwest Territories Canada
24 january 2024
According to a statement from Rio Tinto, the company has been informed by authorities that a plane on its way to the Diavik mine, carrying a number of its people, crashed near Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada, resulting in fatalities.
Codelco to acquire Australian lithium junior after approval by shareholder
23 january 2024
Codelco, the world’s biggest copper producer, is set to take over Lithium Power International, an Australian junior mining company that owns a lithium project in northern Chile.
Shanta Gold exceeds 2023 production target
23 january 2024
Shanta Gold surpassed its 2023 production guidance despite a moderate slowdown at New Luika in Tanzania, enabling the company to benefit from a strong gold price environment with healthy returns to investors.
China’s youth favour gold as safe-haven investment, shun diamonds
23 january 2024
In China, domestic gold prices reached new highs last year, with the retail market witnessing a gold rush, particularly in lower-tier cities and less affluent counties. Gold is seen to offer stronger wealth preservation characteristics during an economic downturn, with demand set to rise ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Pan African gold prices, output grow
23 january 2024
Pan African recorded a gold price of $1,961 per ounce (oz) in the half-year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 13.7% compared to $1,725/oz a year earlier.
Norilsk Nickel and Rosatom increased the registered capital of Polar Lithium to 2.6 billion rubles
23 january 2024
The registered capital of Polar Lithium LLC has been increased from 1 million rubles to 2.625 billion rubles, Interfax reports.
India Union Budget 2024: GJEPC proposes import duty cuts, licensing reforms for gems & jewellery sector
22 january 2024
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), representing India’s global gem & jewellery trade, has proposed several recommendations to the government ahead of the upcoming budget.
Stargems sets a new benchmark for diamond transparency and accountability
22 january 2024
Stargems Group has become the first tender house to incorporate Sarine Technologies' AutoScan Plus, a system that efficiently registers large amounts of diamonds into the Diamond Journey traceability programme.
