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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
Norilsk Nickel takes part in UN Forum on human rights
30 november 2023
At the 12th UN Forum “Business and Human Rights” in Geneva, Norilsk Nickel shared the information about the company's programs to advocate human rights and support indigenous peoples.
Lucara cuts production forecast for 2024
30 november 2023
Lucara Diamond is expected to recover and sell 345,000 carats to 375,000 carats of diamonds from its Karowe mine in Botswana next year.
Work resumed at the Udachny underground mine after the accident
30 november 2023
PJSC ALROSA has resumed work at the Udachny underground mine in the Republic of Yakutia after an accident involving a methane outburst on Monday. Currently, the concentration of combustible gases is within safe values, the press service of ALROSA reported.
Malabar Gold and Diamonds breaks ground as first Indian Jewellery Retailer in Canada
30 november 2023
Malabar Gold and Diamonds has etched its name in history as the inaugural Indian jewellery retailer to establish a presence in Canada, unveiling a new store in Mississauga at Heartland Town Centre within the Greater Toronto Area.
Lucapa to auction four ‘spectacular’ special Lulo diamonds
29 november 2023
Lucapa Diamond will auction four “spectacular” special diamonds from its 40%-owned Lulo alluvial mine in Angola next week.
ALMAR – Diamonds of the Arctic push on with IPO
29 november 2023
The diamond mining company still intends to hold an initial public offering, despite the destabilization of the market, Interfax reported with a reference to Andrey Novikov, commercial director of ALMAR and member of its board.
TATA Group's Titan delivers better performance in Q2 of FY 2024
29 november 2023
Tata Group company Titan delivered a better than expected performance in Q2 FY 2024 healthy revenue growth and operating profit margins.
Botswana Diamonds raises £380,000 for exploration
29 november 2023
Botswana Diamonds issued 76,000,000 new ordinary shares of £0.0025 each at 0.5p per placing share to raise £380,000 ($479,774) through a placing and subscription with current and new investors.
GJC organizes Preferred Manufacturers of India event in Bengaluru
29 november 2023
All India Gems and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC)’s ultimate fusion of business and leisure networking event – Preferred Manufacturers of India (PMI) received a roaring start with approximately 200 leading jewellers from across the country congregated together for networking in Bengaluru on the 24th November 2023.
Gold mining in Russia may peak out by 2030 - scientists
28 november 2023
Gold production in Russia may reach a peak of 600 tons per year by 2030, according to a forecast by the Central Scientific and Research Geological Exploration Institute for Base and Precious Metals.