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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
Norilsk Nickel acknowledges the need to increase the efficiency of public-private partnerships
12 september 2023
According to Andrey Grachev, Vice President for Federal and Regional Programs of PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel, the public-private partnership mechanism is important for sustainable development goals. He spoke at a thematic session of the Eastern Economic Forum.
De Beers mulls five-year wage deal to avoid the ‘mother of all strikes’
12 september 2023
De Beers is currently in negotiations with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) to secure a five-year wage agreement to prevent any potential strike disruptions at its Venetia Mine as well as its sorting and sales operations in South Africa.
Swarovski announces global expansion of its LGD collection graded by IGI
12 september 2023
Swarovski, a brand best known for its fashion jewellery, has announced the global expansion of its fine jewelry category - Swarovski Created Diamonds - across global markets.
The Norilsk Nickel Copper Plant implemented a video analysis system for turbidity of water after ore processing
12 september 2023
Nornickel introduces a new proprietary technology at the Copper Smelter in Norilsk — video analytics system to monitor turbidity of water after ore processing.
Palladium One acquires additional property at Tyko nickel and copper field in Canada
12 september 2023
Palladium One Mining, a Canadian junior mineral exploration and development company, has expanded its Tyko nickel and copper district holdings with the acquisition of the highly prospective Tyko II property in Ontario, Canada.
Tanishq to expand its presence in Gujarat, to open 10 more stores
12 september 2023
India's Tata Group company Titan's jewellery unit Tanishq is expanding its presence in Gujarat by opening 10 more stores in the State very soon.
ALROSA's subsidiary unearthed a 390-carat diamond in Yakutia
11 september 2023
JSC Almazy Anabara, a subsidiary of the ALROSA group, mined the largest gem-quality diamond in Russia over the past 10 years at the Mayat diamond mine in the Anabarsky district of the Republic of Yakutia.
Mali adopts new mining code
11 september 2023
Mali's government has approved a new mining code that will allow the government to own as much as 30% of upcoming mineral projects.
GV Gold will launch Svetlovskiy mining and processing plant in 2025
11 september 2023
In two years, the Svetlovsky Mining and processing plant, a new gold mining enterprise, will start production in the Irkutsk region, dprom.online reports.
AV Globale announces exclusive private sale at the Jewellery & Gem World Show in Hong Kong
11 september 2023
AV Globale's fancy-coloured diamonds, fine jewellery, and precious gemstones will be showcased at the Jewellery & Gem World Show (Booth 9D32) from September 18 to 22, 2023 in Hong Kong.