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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
Kalyan Jewellers revenue up 40% in Q3 FY 2024 for Indian operations
10 january 2024
The recently concluded quarter has been a very satisfying one for Kalyan Jewellers with robust momentum in both footfalls and revenue across all markets in India and the Middle East. The recently concluded quarter recorded consolidated revenue growth of over 33% when compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
Sibanye-Stillwater prioritises sustainability
10 january 2024
Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak as its chief sustainability officer, effective January 1, 2024.
NLMK shareholders elect a new company chairman
09 january 2024
Shareholders of the NLMK group of companies elected Sergey Karatayev as the new chairman of the company at an extraordinary meeting, as reported by Kommersant with a reference to the company's sources.
Dubai’s wealthy are taking a shine to lab-grown diamonds
09 january 2024
Dubai has witnessed a massive spike in demand for lab-grown in 2023 following the release of Netflix documentary ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’. High-end clientele including Premier League footballers, wealthy families, and influencers are now buying more lab-grown diamonds.
Norilsk Nickel invests into flat rolled steel production
09 january 2024
Norilsk Nickel became one of the participants of RNK-Holding LLC, part of the Russian Stainless Steel Company, which is implementing a project for the production of flat rolled stainless steel.
Titan posts strong growth in jewellery segment in Q3
09 january 2024
Indian jeweller and watchmaker Titan Co Ltd said on 5 Jan 2024 that it registered a revenue growth of 22% year-on-year in the third quarter ended Dec. 31 as it saw double-digit growth in its jewellery business. Titan’s jewellery business alone had accounted for more than 85% of total income in the September quarter.
Labyrinth divests its gold mines in Canada for $3.5 million
09 january 2024
Labyrinth Resources Limited (LRL) has entered an agreement to sell the Labyrinth and Denain gold projects in the Abitibi region of Quebec, Canada, and all related assets for $3.5 million in cash.
Sipa Resources plans further work after initial Paterson North diamond drilling
09 january 2024
Australian Minerals Exploration Company Sipa Resources Ltd recently completed the first-ever two-hole diamond drilling program at the Paterson North Project’s Rim and Jumper targets in North Western Australia.
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurates GJEPC’s largest-ever IIJS Signature 2024 Gem & Jewellery Trade Show
08 january 2024
India's Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurated the New Year’s first and largest-ever India International Jewellery Trade Show --- IIJS Signature Gem & Jewellery Trade organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on 4, January 2024.
Norilsk Nickel pays windfall tax ahead of schedule
08 january 2024
In October 2023, Norilsk Nickel paid the excess profit tax (windfall tax) in the amount of 8.2 billion rubles ahead of schedule.
