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Ellah Muchemwa: ADPA to launch Africa's first diamond mining standard next year
The African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA), which is based in Luanda, Angola, and represents the interests of mainly African diamond producers and those with the potential to produce diamonds, will next year launch the Sustainable Development...
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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
De Beers appoints new group managed operations MD
16 december 2021
De Beers has appointed Thembinkosi Moses Madondo as the new managing director of the group managed operations, effective from 1 January 2022. He takes over from Nompumelelo ‘Mpumi’ Zikalala who was recently appointed as the chief executive of Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore business.
Debmarine Namibia's new diamond recovery vessel to sail to Namibia ‘soon’
16 december 2021
Debmarine Namibia’s new N$7 billion diamond recovery vessel, Additional Mining Vessel #3 (AMV3) is expected to make its second voyage to Namibia “soon”, according to local media reports.
WWF Russia publishes rating of environmental information openness among mining and metallurgical companies
15 december 2021
On December 14, 2021, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) presented the results of a rating of environmental transparency among mining and metallurgical companies operating in Russia.
Israel’s AML and Tax Authorities lower risk of diamond Industry
15 december 2021
Israel’s anti-money laundering and tax authorities have lowered the risk rating of Israel’s diamond industry from high to medium.
De Beers Forevermark launches its first exclusive diamond boutique in Mumbai
15 december 2021
De Beers Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, launched its very first exclusive diamond boutique Mumbai with trusted retail partner Om Jewellers, which will exclusively retail the brand’s diamonds collection.
The 2021 New York Watch Auction realizes $35.9 Million
15 december 2021
Phillips in Association announced that The 2021 New York Watch Auction realized $35.9 million, selling 100% by lot, marking the most successful Watch auction in US history.
ZCDC on track to record production this year – minister
15 december 2021
The state-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) is on track to record production this year, according to a senior government official. Mines minister Winston Chitando was quoted as saying by the Sunday Mail newspaper as saying that the diamond company had this year “done extremely well” without providing the projected production figures.
Petra reduces stake in Tanzania’s Williamson Diamonds
14 december 2021
Petra Diamonds has reached an agreement with the government of Tanzania with the view to establishing a sustainable future for the Williamson Diamonds (WDL) joint venture. The Aim-listed diamond company said the agreement provides for a capital restructuring of the WDL entity, including to reflect the 16% free carried interest that the government of Tanzania is entitled to receive in the mine.
India’s gold demand dips while Asian gold hubs pick up activity
14 december 2021
According to a Mumbai-based bullion dealer, the volatility has prompted jewellers to delay purchases for the upcoming wedding season, as per a report in The Hindu BusinessLine. Customers in top consumer China were charged premiums of $7-$10 an ounce versus last week's $6-$9. Hong Kong premiums rose to $0.80-$1.80 from $0.50-$1previously.
Anglo American to deliver 35% growth over the next decade
14 december 2021
Diversified miner Anglo American is set to deliver 35% growth over the next decade at an attractive 50% margin. Group chief executive Mark Cutifani said they are also increasing their near-term performance improvement target to between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion by 2023.
