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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
Anglo Platinum PGM refined Q2 output falls as SA electricity crisis strikes
21 july 2023
Anglo Platinum's platinum group metal (PGM) refined production declined by 13% to approximately 1.1 million ounces in the second quarter of 2023 predominantly due to planned asset integrity work at the refining operations, lower metal in concentrate volumes, and the impact of Eskom power cuts on the smelters.
De Beers Forevermark partners with Jos Alukkas Jewellers in Coimbatore
21 july 2023
De Beers Forevermark, the world’s leading diamond jewellery brand associated with leading South Indian jeweller Jos Alukkas to launch at their store in Coimbatore. Film star and model Pavitra Lakshmi graced the occasion.
Tanishq debuts at Paris Haute Couture Week with ‘Tales of Mystique’
21 july 2023
Tanishq, India’s largest jewellery retail brand from the house of Tata unveiled an exquisite collection of rare and precious diamonds along with coloured gemstones - ‘Tales of Mystique’ inspired by the architectural beauty of Rajasthan’s palaces and cityscape, earlier this month.
Rio Tinto's diamond production dips 16% during Q2 2023
20 july 2023
Releasing its Q2 production results for 2023, mining major Rio Tinto indicates a 16% decline in diamond production year on year. Totaling 0.97 mn carats, Rio Tinto's Q2 diamond output is 2% higher than the first quarter output of 2023.
Lucapa realises higher first half average rough price per carat, revenue
20 july 2023
Lucapa Diamond’s average rough price per carat from both Lulo and Mothae mines rose 36% to $1,883 in the first half of 2023, resulting in revenues increasing 35% to $46.8 million from $34.8 million a year earlier.
Commerzbank: Weak Gold demand in China and India due to high prices
20 july 2023
Economists at Commerzbank analyze gold demand in China and India, the two largest gold consumer countries. They found that gold imports in both countries may dwindle in the coming months due to higher prices.
Diamcor secures new large excavator to support bulk sampling at SA project
20 july 2023
Diamcor Mining has added another new large excavator to the heavy equipment fleet at its Krone-Endora at Venetia diamond mine project in South Africa.
"585*GOLDEN": the average check for jewelry with precious stones increased by 25.9%
20 july 2023
The analytical center of the jewelry chain "585* GOLDEN" conducted a country-wide study of sales of products with precious stones. The figures for the first half of 2023 were compared with those for the same period in 2022.
Moscow exchange to limit settlements on Polymetal shares from July 20
20 july 2023
The Moscow Exchange will limit settlements on Polymetal shares from July 20, 2023 due to the upcoming re-registration of the company, TASS reports.
Petra's FY 2023 output falls short of expectations
19 july 2023
Petra Diamonds produced 2.67 million carats in the financial year (FY) 2023, compared to 3.35 million carats in FY 2022.
