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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
For the second year in a row customers choose "585*GOLDEN" as the best jewelry chain in Russia
24 february 2023
The chain "585*GOLDEN" received the award "Best store of the Year" in the category "Chain jewelry stores". For the second year in a row, the retail chain has won prizes in the largest voting of Russian buyers.
DMCC's DDE enhances global diamond tenders through world-first best practice code of conduct
23 february 2023
DMCC has announced the establishment of the Tender Best Practice Forum Code of Conduct under the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE). As a bourse-led initiative that seeks to advance industry best practice for rough and polished diamond tenders in support of both suppliers and buyers, the Tender Best Practice Forum is the first initiative of its kind globally.
Hari Krishna Exports virtually unveils GIA & IGI Lakes at the HK Hub in Surat
23 february 2023
On February 20, 2023, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. held a Virtual Inauguration at the HK Hub in Surat, Gujarat, India, to mark the virtual unveiling of the GIA & IGI Lakes.
Nornickel mulling share split, considering matter of how to handle ADRs in this case
23 february 2023
Nornickel is working on the issue of splitting the par value of its shares, Mikhail Borovikov, head of the company's Investor Relations Department, said while answering questions from investors on the BCS Live channel.
Lower revenues leave Lucara’s 2022 adjusted EBITDA at $86.7m
23 february 2023
Lucara Diamond recorded adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) of $86.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, from its wholly-owned Karowe mine in Botswana compared to $102.5 million, a year earlier.
Norilsk Nickel participates in the International Forum "Security Technologies 2023"
23 february 2023
Norilsk Nickel experts took part in the International Forum "Security Technologies 2023" – the leading national event on the security of key sectors of the Russian economy, organized by the Grotek State Corporation.
Diamcor unearths 72.53 ct gem-quality diamond
22 february 2023
Diamcor Mining has recovered a 72.53-carat gem-quality rough diamond from the processing of quarry material at its Krone-Endora at Venetia Project in South Africa.
Norilsk Nickel to decide on dividends for 2022 until June
22 february 2023
Norilsk Nickel should decide on dividend payments for 2022 until June this year, Mikhail Borovikov, director of the company's department for work with the investment community, said on BCS Live.
Lucapa inks 14-year gas supply deal for Merlin diamond project
22 february 2023
Lucapa Diamond, through its wholly owned subsidiary Australian Natural Diamonds, has signed heads of agreement with Armour Energy for gas supply to its Merlin Diamond Project in the Northern Territory.
Saudi Arabia builds the foundation to become a world-leading mining sector
22 february 2023
To become a leading mining sector locally, Saudi Arabia is striving to become an important partner on the global mining map.
