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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
In the nearest future, the Supervisory Board of ALROSA will consider the candidacy of Pavel Marinychev for the position of ALROSA CEO
15 may 2023
In connection with the planned departure from this position of Sergey Ivanov, the candidacy of Pavel Marinychev will soon be submitted for consideration to the Supervisory Board of the company in order to maintain continuity in the implementation of the strategy and long-term development program of ALROSA.
In three months, 29 employee initiatives implemented at the enterprises of the Norilsk Nickel branch
15 may 2023
At the enterprises of the Polar branch of Norilsk Nickel, 29 production initiatives of employees have been implemented, 17 of them with a potential economic effect.
An extraordinary rough pink diamond "Rosa Estrella" from Brazil at AV Globale auction
15 may 2023
AV Globale, a distinguished auction and tender house, announced the discovery of a rare rough pink diamond weighing 7.44ct. Mined from the depths of Southeastern Brazil, the magnificent stone boasts a strong pink hue with an exceptional level of saturation.
RICHEMONT announced strong performance for the year ended 31 March 2023
15 may 2023
Group sales and operating profit at an all-time high of € 19 953 million and € 5 031 million.
Uzbek Jewellery Fair to kick off in Tashkent
15 may 2023
The Uzbek Jewellery Fair will be held in the center of the Uzbek capital On May 26-28 by the Association of the Jewellery Industry of Uzbekistan. The exposition will feature premium collections from manufacturers from 25 countries.
Pavel Marinychev, former deputy chairman of Yakutia government may become ALROSA CEO
12 may 2023
Pavel Marinychev, the head of ALROSA’s alluvial subsidiary Almazy Anabara and former first deputy chairman in the government of Yakutia, may become the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ALROSA instead of Sergey Ivanov, who is leaving this post, the sources familiar with the discussion of this issue told Interfax.
B2Gold boosts first quarter output
12 may 2023
B2Gold recorded total gold production of 266,856 ounces in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 209,365 ounces, a year earlier. The output includes 16,137 ounces of attributable production from Calibre Mining.
Lucara's first quarter earnings dip as weaker diamond prices continue
12 may 2023
Lucara Diamond realised revenues of $42.8 million from the sale of Karowe diamonds in Botswana in the first quarter of 2023, compared to $68.2 million, a year earlier.
A wave of innovation within diamond watch design
12 may 2023
Ethical diamond supplier Dimexon, one of the leading players in the natural diamond manufacturing industry, has noted a wave of innovation within diamond watch design.
Harmony boosts revenue, gold output
12 may 2023
Harmony Gold Group's revenue increased by 11% to R33 982 million in the nine months of the financial year 2023 from R30 669 million in the previous reporting period.
