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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
Russian envoy urges India to become a rule-maker on diamond certification at VGGS
15 january 2024
Speaking at the seminar at the tenth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) on 11 January 2024, Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, highlighted that a talking point at business meetings with Indian firms has been “the current difficulties in the diamond industry because of the sanctions against Russia.
Caledonia’s Blanket mine meets full-year production guidance
15 january 2024
Caledonia Mining has achieved its production target for the year ended December 31 at Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe, as it produced 75,416 ounces (oz) of gold.
Norilsk Nickel still among top investment-attractive companies in Russia - vice president
15 january 2024
Despite a difficult year, Norilsk Nickel still remains among the top 5 investment-attractive companies in Russia thanks to its investment program, said Nikolay Utkin, Senior Vice President of Norilsk Nickel and head of the Norilsk division, in an interview with the Klyuch – Severny Gorod TV channel.
Senco Gold posts high revenue growth of 26% over the first nine months of FY2024
15 january 2024
Over the nine months ending December 31, 2023, Senco Gold the revenue growth was up 26% YoY, the company filing said.
Merafe’s chrome output dips 22% in 2023
15 january 2024
Merafe says its attributable ferrochrome output from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture decreased from 97,000 t in the fourth quarter of 2022 to 75,000 t in the fourth quarter ended December 31.
AGD Diamonds keeps 2024 production guidance unchanged
12 january 2024
This year, the AGD Diamonds mining company plans to produce 4.5 million carats of diamonds, unchanged from the 2023 level, said its CEO Mikhail Bakov as quoted by the Prime agency.
De Beers, Signet discuss future opportunities for natural diamonds
12 january 2024
De Beers and Signet Jewelers met their local teams in Botswana and discussed future collaboration opportunities for natural diamonds.
Gem Diamonds unearths high-quality 295-ct white stone at Letšeng
12 january 2024
Gem Diamonds has discovered a high-quality 295-carat type II white diamond from its 70%-owned Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
Surat diamond sector positive as De Beers invests $1 bn in Jwaneng expansion
12 january 2024
The Jwaneng mine in Botswana, currently the world's most valuable, is transitioning from open pit to underground operations. This expansion project comes amidst a global decline in natural diamond supply, according to a report in The Blunt.
Diamcor sets the tone for 2024
12 january 2024
Diamcor Mining believes that 2024 will be a year of considerable opportunity for it to refocus its efforts on the progress and growth of its Krone-Endora at Venetia project in South Africa.
