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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
Surat Diamond Bourse draws International attention as trading commences
24 november 2023
On November 21, 2023, the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) welcomed approximately 150 diamond buyers from various corners of the country, while an astounding turnout of over 20,000 individuals visited the premises on its maiden day of operation, as per theblunttimes.in report.
ADPA claims an "aggressive minority" ambushed KP plenary session
24 november 2023
The African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) claims that although the recently concluded Kimberley Process plenary meeting held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, was “robust and successful”, it was compromised by an "aggressive minority's" attempt to politicise the agenda of the gathering by incorporating geopolitical matters that extend beyond the KP mandate.
Minister: Mining giants flock to Angola
24 november 2023
Angola is attracting the attention of major mining companies, with the minister of mines announcing that several mining giants have shown interest in investing in the country.
Supply shortage to persist on silver market throughout 2023 - experts
24 november 2023
The shortage of metal will continue throughout 2023, according to a forecast made by the independent precious metals research and consultancy Metals Focus.
SODIAM to auction 20 special diamonds next month
24 november 2023
Angolan national diamond trading company, SODIAM, is set to conduct an online auction of 20 special diamonds from four mines in the country.
Indian G&J exporters hail govt’s move to allow TRQ holders to import gold through IIBX
24 november 2023
Gems and jewellery exporters on Nov 21, welcomed the government’s move to allow valid licence holders to import specified quantities of gold at concessional customs duty from the UAE under the free trade agreement through bullion exchange IIBX.
DMCC’S Dubai Precious Metal Conference concludes with responsible sourcing and technology taking centre stage
23 november 2023
DMCC has concluded the 11th edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) which was held in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy.
URA raises £1 mln to resume operations at SA emerald mine
23 november 2023
URA Holdings has completed an accelerated bookbuild to raise £1 million ($1.25 million) to resume operations at the Gravellotte emerald mine, which it owns 74% of in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
Gokhran to hold new auctions of rough diamonds and emeralds
23 november 2023
The Gokhran of Russia will hold an auction of rough diamonds (with the exception of +10.8 carat stones), polished diamonds and polished emeralds, according to the department’s website.
Atlantic receives permit to secure energy for Ghana lithium project
23 november 2023
The technical regulator of the nation's energy sector, Ghana's Energy Commission, has granted Atlantic Lithium a bulk customer permit in relation to its flagship Ewoyaa lithium project.
