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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
De Beers rough diamond sales continue to decline
26 july 2023
De Beers' rough diamond sales continued to decline as its sixth sales cycle of 2023 realised $410 million compared to $638 million a year earlier or $456 million during the fifth sales cycle of the year.
China's gold production and consumption rise in H1 2023
26 july 2023
China's gold output and consumption both saw stable growth in the first half of 2023. The country produced nearly 178.6 tonnes of gold during the period, an increase of 2.2 per cent y-o-y, as per the data on 25 July from the China Gold Association (CGA).
De Beers begins Venetia underground production
26 july 2023
De Beers has commenced underground production at its Venetia Mine in Limpopo, South Africa, following an investment of $2.3 billion since 2012.
Norsk Hydro says Russian aluminum threatens LME index
26 july 2023
The London Metal Exchange should reconsider its decision not to ban the use of Russian aluminum in its warehouse network, since the large volume of its stocks jeopardize the status of the reference contract, according to a letter from Norsk Hydro.
JGA-Hong Kong successfully concluded its first big event since 2019
26 july 2023
Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA) successfully concluded its first big event since 2019 on 25 June. In a format similar to its pre-pandemic editions, JGA, previously known as the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, brought together 1,688 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions, representing every facet of the jewellery supply chain.
Nornickel announces consolidated production results for 1h 2023
25 july 2023
Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, announces preliminary consolidated production results for the second quarter and the first half of 2023 and full year 2023 production outlook.
Anglo American Platinum core earnings take a huge hit
25 july 2023
Anglo American Platinum's earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) decreased by 69% to R13.4 billion ($730 million) in the first half of 2023 compared to R42.8 billion in the same period a year earlier.
PGI: India's 6th Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet promotes collaboration between retailers and manufacturers
25 july 2023
Platinum Guild International (PGI) concluded yet another successful edition of its annual extravaganza, the 'Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet,' on the 6th and 7th of July 2023. The event has established itself as a cornerstone of the jewellery industry, fostering collaboration between retailers and manufacturers under the PGI program.
Norilsk Nickel develops a responsible supply chain
25 july 2023
Norilsk Nickel has launched a pilot stage of the ESG survey project for suppliers. This is the next stage of improving the supply chain – the company involves suppliers in the sustainable development agenda, identifies and responds to possible risks in a timely manner, the company's press service reported.
Wia raises funds for Namibian gold prospecting
25 july 2023
ASX-listed Wia Gold has made a non-renounceable pro rata offer to shareholders to raise A$11 million to expedite resource growth drilling at its Kokoseb gold project in Namibia.
