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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
RBPlat, Amplats postpone concentrate offtake agreement
14 february 2023
Platinum producers Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) and Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) have agreed to extend the notice date for their disposal of the concentrate agreement of either 17% or 50% of the former’s purchased concentrate to February 10, 2024.
Ethnological expertise under the management of PORA starts in Murmansk Province
14 february 2023
In Murmansk, consultations were held with representatives of the indigenous peoples of the Murmansk Province and reindeer herding enterprises of the Lovozero district, the GoArctic website reports. The meeting in the format of a working group was devoted to the ethnological examination planned in connection with the development of the largest lithium deposit in Russia - Kolmozerskoye.
Gübelin Gem Lab presents a new milestone with Gemtelligence
14 february 2023
The Gübelin Gem Lab is celebrating its 100th anniversary while presenting the future of gemmology with Gemtelligence. This innovative ensures consistency in analyses of coloured gemstones and, for the first time, determines the origin of emeralds, rubies and sapphires using artificial intelligence.
Exhibition "Easter Traditions" takes place in Moscow
14 february 2023
In Moscow, the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts (VMDPNI) on Delegatskaya Street opened an exhibition of decorative, applied and jewelry art "Easter Traditions", dedicated to the work of Carl Faberge.
WGC: 2022 is the strongest year for gold demand in over a decade
14 february 2023
The gold price closed the year with a marginal gain, despite facing notable headwinds from the strong US dollar and rising global interest rates. Although the Q4 average price was slightly weaker both q-o-q and y-o-y, a sharp November rally was followed by continued recovery throughout the closing weeks of the year, says the World Gold Council (WGC) report.
Sarine launches new traceability website
14 february 2023
Sarine is introducing to the public our newest innovation – The Diamond Journey Traceability website. With a primary focus on diamonds’ sustainable impact, this new solution is telling the diamond’s story in a new and exciting way. Wrapped in a beautiful package, the site gives an in-depth look at the millions of lives across the planet that are impacted and improved upon by the diamond industry.
Russia and Africa have great potential for cooperation in geological exploration
13 february 2023
Today, a round table was held on the platform of the Committee on the development of relations with African countries in the field of geological exploration and mining, said Dmitry Kobylkin, Chairman of the Committee on Ecology, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the State Duma of the Russian Federation.
Hong Kong twin jewellery shows return in a brand-new hybrid format
13 february 2023
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised twin Shows, Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show are set to return under the brand-new Exhibition+ hybrid model.
Gem Diamonds gets recognition for responsible use of water in Lesotho
13 february 2023
Gem Diamonds was announced as the winner of the Junior ESG Awards 2023 for Water by Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.
Nornickel reports full year 2022 audited consolidated IFRS financial results
13 february 2023
Consolidated revenue decreased 5% y-o-y amounting to USD 16.9 billion. Higher nickel and cobalt prices and recovery of production volumes following the liquidation of damages caused by incidents at Oktyabrsky and Taimyrsky mines and Norilsk concentrator were negatively offset by lower copper and PGM prices as well as decline in metal sales volume driven by logistics disruptions and reorientation of sales to new markets that requires additional time.
