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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...
28 october 2024
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
Career fair powered by GIA returns to Carlsbad
21 september 2022
As the leading steward of gemological research, education and laboratory services, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), hosts the largest career fair in the gem and jewelry industry. At Career Fair - Powered by GIA in Carlsbad, California on Friday, Sept. 30, new talent and those looking for advancement can expect to be inspired by a captivating keynote and panel, receive career coaching and network directly with recruiters from major brands who have jobs to fill right now.
Teichmann boosts stake in BlueRock Diamonds
20 september 2022
BlueRock Diamonds’ major shareholder Teichmann has raised its stake in the diamond company from 16.72% to 35.46%, according to a note published by the London Stock Exchange.
Sarine releases Meteorite™ Plus – a revolutionary addition to Galaxy®Scanners
20 september 2022
Sarine has released a new revolutionary model of the Galaxy® systems - the Meteorite™ Plus. The Meteorite™ Plus system embodies a completely innovative solution to the need to enable cost-effective high-speed and high-accuracy scanning for optimised planning of small rough diamonds, so that maximal value is ensured.
Tertiary engages First Quantum over Zambia copper exploration projects
20 september 2022
Tertiary Minerals has signed a technical cooperation agreement with First Quantum Minerals (FQM) in connection with two of its copper exploration projects in Zambia. Company executive chairperson Patrick Cheetham said the agreement will effectively harness the expertise of one of the world’s largest copper producers without the associated cost.
Petra Diamonds plans to cut gross debt
20 september 2022
Petra Diamonds is planning to reduce its gross debt through a tender offer to bondholders to purchase $150 million of the senior secured second lien notes due in 2026 in line with its stated intent to further optimise our capital structure through a reduction of gross debt.
Chinese investors mull metals park in Zimbabwe – report
19 september 2022
Chinese investors have proposed to establish a $2.83-billion battery-metals park in Zimbabwe that will process metals such as lithium, platinum and nickel, according to news reports.
MMCZ denies giving preference to Belarusian diamond buyers
19 september 2022
The Zimbabwean government has denied that it is giving preference to Belarusian diamond buyers to acquire Marange stones under unclear circumstances. Bulawayo24 quoted Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) general manager Tongai Muzenda as saying the diamond auctions were opened to interested buyers.
Anglo-American issues first sustainability-linked bond
19 september 2022
Anglo American has issued its first sustainability-linked bond, including performance targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater abstraction, as well as support job creation in host communities.
Angolan President retains mines minister
19 september 2022
The Angolan President João Lourenço, who was re-elected this month following a closely contested election, has retained Diamantino Pedro Azevedo as the country’s minister of mineral resources, oil and gas. Azevedo implemented the president’s plans to revamp the mining industry.
De Beers Forevermark unveils the new additions from Forevermark Avaanti Collection
19 september 2022
This festive season, De Beers Forevermark has added new additions to the Forevermark Avaanti collection.The new distinctive wrap design is an evocative symbol of the path already forged and the future that can still be influenced.
