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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
Lucara CFO, VP of technical services resign
04 october 2023
Lucara Diamond chief financial officer (CFO) and corporate secretary Zara Boldt and vice president (VP) of technical services John Armstrong have both resigned.
Diamcor seeks to raise C$5 million through a market offering
04 october 2023
Diamcor Mining, which owns the Krone-Endora at Venetia Project in South Africa, plans to secure a term loan of up to C$5 million ($3.65 million).
Botswana, De Beers sign heads of terms for new Debswana sales agreement and mining licences
03 october 2023
The government of Botswana and De Beers have signed the heads of terms for the new 10-year sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production through 2033 and the 25-year extension of the Debswana mining licences through 2054.
Norilsk Nickel to increase production at the Rocky mine by 45% by 2030
03 october 2023
MMC Norilsk Nickel plans to increase the production of high-grade ore at the Rocky project of the Oktyabrskoye deposit of the Norilsk division in the north of the Krasnoyarsk Territory by 45% to 3.4 million tons by 2030, the company said in a statement.
Indian weddings drive gold jewellery demand in Dubai
03 october 2023
Weddings are driving massive demand for gold and jewellery in the UAE as gatherings and celebrations are on a much larger scale than during the pandemic period.
Investment diamonds were discussed at the Moscow Financial Forum on September 28
03 october 2023
On September 28, the Moscow Financial Forum was held in the Russian capital, the participants of which discussed the main issues of financial and economic policy in modern conditions, including the problems of reorienting the Russian economy towards eastern markets, as well as currency regulation and lending.
International jewellery buyers visit GJEPC's BSM Meet in Mumbai
03 october 2023
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) organised the Gem and Jewellery Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) at ITC Grand Maratha, Andheri, Mumbai, on September 29th and 30th, 2023.
Maharashtra Governor inaugurates GJC’s India Gems and Jewellery Show
03 october 2023
Honourable Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais, inaugurated the Gem and Jewellery Council's (GJC) 'India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), in a glittering ceremony held at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai on 30 September 30, 2023. The Diwali edition of GJS show is being organized from 30th September 2023 to 3rd October 2023.
RioZim plane crashes near diamond mine
03 october 2023
A small plane belonging to RioZim in Zimbabwe crashed on Friday, killing all six occupants, according to the country's ministry of transport.
Botswana reassessing the HB Antwerp agreement after Lucara severed ties
02 october 2023
The Botswana government is reconsidering their partnership with HB Antwerp after Lucara Diamond terminated their sales agreement with the Belgian gem trader, according to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
