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Dmitry Fedorov: I want our jewelry to be displayed at a museum in the future
Dmitry Fedorov is the founder of the eponymous jewelry house. His main focus is the creation of Orthodox-inspired premium luxury jewelry of high artistic merit. He told Rough&Polished about his journey in the jewelry industry, about choosing the ‘Orthodox...
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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
RICHEMONT reports sales increase of 8% for the 3Q
20 january 2023
RICHEMONT reports sales increase of 8% for the 3Q and 18% for the 9 months ended 31 December 2022. Sales up by 5% at constant exchange rates and by 8% at actual exchange rates.
Caledonia provides gold production guidance for 2023
20 january 2023
Caledonia Mining is expected to produce between 87,500 and 97,000 ounces of gold from the Blanket Mine and Bilboes oxides project in Zimbabwe.
KCM plans to shut down Nchanga smelter for 45 days
20 january 2023
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) will shut down its Nchanga smelter in Zambia for 45 days between July and August to upgrade the infrastructure.
The first Uzbek Jewellery Fair kicks off on May 12-14, 2023 in Tashkent
19 january 2023
The exhibition company "EXPOTOUR GROUP" announced the the First Luxurious International Jewellery, Gems and Equipment Exhibition (Uzbek Jewellery Fair) to be held on May 12-14 in Tashkent.
Etika Jewels partners with Diamond Foundry for providing carbon-neutral diamonds in UAE
19 january 2023
Dubai jeweller Etika Jewels, a Dubai-based sustainable online jewellery retailer has collaborated with Diamond Foundry, a California-based lab-grown diamond manufacturer, to provide carbon-free diamonds in the UAE.
Anglo American appoints new group director of projects, development
19 january 2023
Anglo American has appointed Alison Atkinson as the group director of projects and development as well as a member of the group management committee, to take effect during the second quarter of 2023.
Sarine and DELGATTO sign cooperation agreement enabling rough diamond financing
19 january 2023
Sarine Technologies Ltd has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with the DELGATTO Diamond Finance Fund (DDFF). The DDFF is introducing the “Del Gatto 360, Powered by Sarine” service for rough diamonds.
Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden forms JV to invest in mining assets abroad
19 january 2023
Saudi Arabian Mining Co (Ma'aden 1211. SE), the Gulf's largest miner, announced on 11 Jan 2023 that it has agreed to form a joint venture with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund to invest in mining assets globally, as per a media report.
Copper prices rise for the first time since June 2022
18 january 2023
China loosening COVID-19 restrictions resulted in copper prices moving above $9,000 a tonne last week for the first time since June 2022. Fueled by optimism that China will have high demand due to the removal of COVID-19 restrictions, prices zoomed up to a whopping $9000 and above. Incidentally, China is the world’s largest consumer of copper.
Kruger Diamond Traders DMCC inaugurates its office and successfully closes first 2023 tender
18 january 2023
Kruger Diamond Traders DMCC successfully concluded its first Tender of 2023 which took place at the DDE in Almas Tower, DMCC from 7th January – 11th January 2023.
