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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
Princess of Monaco in the most expensive diamond tiara at the coronation of Charles III
08 february 2023
Princess Charlene of Monaco, together with her husband Prince Albert, may appear at the May coronation of Charles III in a tiara, which is called the most expensive of all diamond tiaras.
SA mining production reaches R1.18 trillion
07 february 2023
South Africa’s mining production reached a record high of R1.18 trillion in 2022, boosting the country’s GDP, exports and revenue, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
South Africa renews frontier status as an exploration destination
07 february 2023
South Africa’s exploration landscape is increasingly becoming more fertile for the discovery of world-class deposits of minerals of the future such as lithium, Rare Earth Minerals, copper, and nickel, according to the country’s mineral resources minister.
Botswana seeks to boost investment in non-diamond minerals
07 february 2023
Botswana is encouraging investment in the exploration for and exploitation of non-diamond minerals to expand the country’s investment base and diversify the minerals sector from its present dependence on diamond deposits.
Newmont launches $17bn bid for Australia's Newcrest
07 february 2023
Newmont Mining has launched a $17bn all-share bid for Australian rival Newcrest in an attempt to create the world’s biggest gold mining company, sharecast.com reported.
Indian LGD industry looks to tap global opportunity with Government support
07 february 2023
According to Indian G&J industry sources, while the Union Budget 2023-24 support to the LGD sector may not have any big impact on the country's overall gems and jewellery exports, it could be a decision to tap an opportunity of the future.
South Africa mining industry records lowest fatalities in 2022 – minister
06 february 2023
The South African mining industry recorded 49 fatalities in 2022, which is the lowest-ever number of fatalities recorded in history, according to a senior government official. Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe told delegates at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Monday that this represents a 34% improvement year-on-year compared to 74 fatalities recorded in 2021.
African Mining Indaba begins
06 february 2023
The annual Investing in African Mining Indaba, which is considered one of the continent’s largest gatherings of mining companies, investors and government representatives, commenced Monday in Cape Town, South Africa. The 2023 Mining Indaba theme is ‘Unlocking African Mining Investment: Stability, Security, and Supply’.
Anglo American Platinum refined output down 25% in 2022
06 february 2023
Anglo American Platinum’s production of refined platinum group metal (PGM) fell 25% in 2022 due to the delayed Polokwane smelter rebuild, and power outages, coupled with lower mine output and grades.
Zim High Court orders release of Vast’s rough diamonds
06 february 2023
The High Court of Zimbabwe has granted a default order against the minister of mines relating to the release of Vast Resources’ 129,400 carats of rough diamonds held in safe custody at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
