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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
HB Antwerp eyes African diamonds
24 may 2023
HB Antwerp, a Belgian gem processing and trading corporation, is looking for further partnerships in Africa. This follows a sales agreement it recently signed with Botswana, the world's largest diamond producer by value.
ALROSA warns of imminent disbalance in replenishing diamond reserves
24 may 2023
ALROSA, which controls about 90% of Russian diamond mining, will soon be unable to maintain the optimal balance of the diamond resource base, said Egor Zakharov, a representative of the company's exploration complex.
Norilsk is changing for the better - Head of the city, Dmitry Karasev
23 may 2023
As part of the presentation of key sustainability results for 2022, the mayor of Norilsk, Dmitry Vladimirovich Karasev, spoke about the joint work of Norilsk Nickel and the city administration.
Norilsk Nickel confirms the priority of movement on the sustainable development agenda
23 may 2023
On May 23, Norilsk Nickel's management presented the main results in the field of sustainable development for 2022, which were commented on by representatives of the regions where the company operates, as well as by the scientific and expert community.
Norilsk Nickel to launch an air control system in Norilsk and Monchegorsk in September 2023
23 may 2023
Norilsk Nickel will launch an air quality control system in Norilsk and Monchegorsk in September 2023. A mobile application will also be created, thanks to which every resident will be able to see the result of her work.
Norilsk Nickel pays great attention to climate issues
23 may 2023
Norilsk Nickel today presented key sustainability results for 2022. The company's activities in the field of ESG were commented by Andrey Bugrov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company. He emphasized that "progress has been made on almost all issues related to the theme of sustainable development."
Tharisa second half revenue grows marginally
23 may 2023
Tharisa, which has operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, reported marginal revenue growth of 0.4% to $335 million in the six months ended 31 March 2023 compared to $334 million, a year earlier.
Norilsk Nickel allocates 48 million rubles to support small and medium-sized businesses
23 may 2023
Norilsk Nickel will finance nine business projects aimed at improving the quality of life of Norilsk residents. 48 million rubles will be allocated for this in the form of interest-free loans for a period of one and a half to three years, according to sgnorilsk.ru.
Little reason for celebrating KP’s 20th anniversary - civic society
23 may 2023
The Kimberley Process Civil Society (KPCS) says although the certification scheme will mark its 20th anniversary this year, there is little reason for celebration as trust among participants is at an all-time low.
World’s largest and most valuable ruby and world’s most vivid pink diamond unveiled in Dubai
23 may 2023
DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has hosted the unveiling of two extraordinary gemstones at its Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE). The gems were unveiled by Sotheby’s and will be available at auction in New York on 8 June.
