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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
ICRA: Diamond export to decline about 22% this fiscal due to low demand
02 october 2023
Diamond demand from key international markets has declined due to the pressures of inflation on consumers according to the ratings agency ICRA. Therefore, exports of cut and polished diamonds from India are expected to drop by 22% to around $17 bn in the 2024 financial year.
De Beers names new group CFO
02 october 2023
De Beers has named Richard Lawson, the current group head of planning and business development, as its new CFO, succeeding Sarah Kuijlaars who resigned.
Rusolovo acquired a tin deposit in Chukotka
02 october 2023
PJSC Rusolovo (part of PJSC Seligdar) won a license for a tin deposit on the Mlelyuvey River at the auction held on September 28. The concession is located in the Chaunsky area of the Chukotka Autonomous District.
AngloGold Ashanti begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange, still dedicated to Africa
02 october 2023
AngloGold Ashanti has completed its corporate restructuring, with a primary listing of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and a corporate domicile in the United Kingdom.
Tharisa non-executive director resigns, replaced
02 october 2023
Tharisa Mine, a producer of platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome concentrates, announced that Zhongliang Hong has resigned as a non-executive director and member of the risk, climate change, and sustainability committees, effective September 30, 2023.
G-7 delegation in Surat, wants curbs on Russian diamonds
29 september 2023
On September 28, a delegation from G-7 countries and Belgium interacted with representatives of India’s diamond industry at Surat. On the agenda were proposed restrictions on import of rough Russian diamonds and finding out ways to ensure diamonds mined by Russian mining firm ALROSA do not reach the Indian market, as reported in News9live.com.
Lucara terminates Karowe diamond sales contract with HB
29 september 2023
Lucara Diamond has terminated its diamond sales agreement with HB Trading due to their failure to meet financial obligations.
Yellow diamond necklace to headline Sotheby’s Hong Kong sale on October 7
29 september 2023
Five contemporary works by jewelry artist Anna Hu, including a show-stopping diamond necklace, will headline Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Autumn Sale in Hong Kong on October 7.
DRC to build copper-cobalt smelter for informal miners
29 september 2023
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has expressed support for a new copper-cobalt facility that will be owned and operated by local investors to formalise the country's artisanal mining sector.
GJEPC's 'Jewels UnBounded' showcases India's high Fashion & Jewellery in Hong Kong
29 september 2023
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) hosted "Jewels UnBounded" in Hong Kong on the evening of September 21, 2023. The event showcased India's rich and diverse range of gemstones, jewellery, and textiles to the discerning buyers from across Asia.
