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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
ALMAR has increased reserves of the Beyenchimee field by almost a third
11 october 2023
The ALMAR - Diamonds of the Arctic company reported its operational results at the Beyenchimee deposit in Yakutia to the State Commission on natural resources.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds wins two prestigious awards in jewellery sector
11 october 2023
The jeweller has won ‘The Bride’s Pride’ National Jewellery Award 2023, instituted by the All India Gems and Jewellery Domestic Council, for the best bridal diamond jewellery, and ‘Seventh Retail Jewellers Guild Award’ for the best diamond jewellery design.
Mountain Province Diamonds announces 3Q 2023 operating and sales results
10 october 2023
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced operating and sales results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine.
Gem Diamonds finds a 101.26-ct diamond at Letšeng
10 october 2023
Gem Diamonds has unearthed a 101.26-carat gem quality White Type II at its 70%-owned Letšeng Diamond Mine in Lesotho.
India's first large private gold mine to begin full scale production by end of next year
10 october 2023
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd is set to begin full-scale production at its Jonnagiri gold project in Andhra Pradesh by the end of next year. The mine, which is the country's first large private gold mine, is expected to produce about 750 kilograms of gold per year.
Gokhran sold 15,000 carats of Russian diamonds at auction
10 october 2023
According to the results of the auction held on September 28, 2023, Russia's Gokhran sold 15,200 carats of natural diamonds. The total amount of transactions amounted to $10.886 million, according to the Ministry of Finance of Russia.
Endiama, GGPEN deploy cutting-edge technology to monitor illegal diamond mining in Angola
10 october 2023
The National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) and ENDIAMA successfully launched Tech-Minas, a cutting-edge Earth monitoring tool that integrates satellite photography, artificial intelligence (AI), and Chat GPT.
Indian start-up 'eBullion' launches precious metals SIP for easy investments
10 october 2023
eBullion, an Indian metal tech start-up company, backed by Hindustan Platinum, has launched a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in precious metals. The platform allows investors to accumulate precious metals such as Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium through periodic small instalments, for a tenure ranging from 3 months to 2 years.
Russian jewelry industry asks to cancel flexible export duties
09 october 2023
Russian jewelry manufacturers are asking the Ministry of Finance to withdraw the flexible export duties on a variety of goods, including jewelry, imposed from October 1, 2023, the amount of which depends on the ruble-dollar exchange rate.
Lucapa names Selby CEO and MD
09 october 2023
Lucapa Diamond, which owns 40% of the Lulo mine in Angola and 70% of the Mothae mine in Lesotho, has appointed Nick Selby as its chief executive and managing director.
