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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
National Museum of History in Moscow hosts unique exhibition “Jeweler's Notes. Diamond Story"
24 october 2023
The exhibition continues the museum's series of exhibitions - a project demonstrating the art and creative connection of masters of the past and the present.
ERG partners with a Chinese firm for a cobalt facility in DRC
24 october 2023
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a diversified natural resources conglomerate, and BGRIMM Technology Group of China have reached a contract on the development of a cobalt beneficiation facility in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Amman Minerals ranks in world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks
24 october 2023
Amman Minerals, is the first Indonesian company to make it into MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s 50 most valuable mining companies. Amman Minerals International, has surged 213% in US dollar terms since its July debut in Jakarta to reach a market capitalization of more than $28 bn.
De Beers backs G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds
23 october 2023
De Beers has expressed its unwavering and complete support for the G7 countries' objectives in banning the entry of diamonds originating from Russia across their borders.
Ghana grants first lithium mining lease to Atlantic
23 october 2023
The Ghanaian government has granted the first mining lease for lithium in Ghana to Atlantic Lithium's flagship Ewoyaa lithium project.
Tata Group's Zoya unveils 'Her Becoming' Collection in white diamonds
23 october 2023
Zoya, a distinguished brand from the House of Tata, presents 'Her Becoming,' an exquisite collection of rare white diamond jewels that translate the iconic geometry of ancient Ikat into wearable art. The collection was launched by Ajoy Chawla, CEO of Titan’s jewelry division, and Zoya’s brand ambassador, Sonam Kapoor.
Dubai Jewellery Group announces unbelievable prizes and deals this Diwali
23 october 2023
Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), the leading trade body for the jewellery industry in the region, is all set to ignite the festive spirit with its highly anticipated Diwali campaign ‘Glow with Gold this Diwali’, in association with The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
585*GOLDEN calculated how much customers spent on jewelry in the resort cities of Russia
23 october 2023
The analytical center of the jewelry chain 585*GOLDEN investigated the statistics of summer sales in the resort cities of Russia and found out how much customers spent on jewelry on average and which models were popular.
G7 comes up with four versions of Russian diamond ban
20 october 2023
This week, G7 countries are planning to discuss four plans to ban Russian diamond imports that are scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2024.
ALROSA named a 200-carat diamond in honor of JSC Anabar Diamonds
20 october 2023
ALROSA has made a decision to name a large gem-quality diamond mined in July 2022 “25 years of JSC Anabar Diamonds”.
