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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
Pan African makes secondary listing on A2X Markets
10 december 2021
Mid-tier Africa-focused gold miner, Pan African Resources, has received approval for a secondary listing on the A2X Markets. A2X is a licensed stock exchange authorised to provide a secondary listing venue for companies and is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority, in terms of the Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012.
Construction of De Beers’ Venetia underground mine about 54% complete – report
09 december 2021
The construction of De Beers’ $2.2-billion Venetia Underground Project (VUP) is now about 54% complete, according to media reports citing the project director. The VUP seeks to transition the mine from an open-pit to an underground operation, thereby extending the mine life by 23 years to 2046.
NGTC launches China Diamond Price List and Price Index
09 december 2021
In the 2021 International Jewellery Summit, which was held in Shanghai on November 12, 2021, the China Diamond Price List & China Diamond Price Index based on China Diamond Grading Standards were officially joint-launched by Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), Gems & Jewellery Trade Association of China (GAC) and National Gemstone Testing Centre (NGTC).
Sierra Leone’s Peyima Kimberlite exploration programme yields 110.58ct – Newfield
09 december 2021
Newfield has recovered 110.58 carats of diamonds from the 108 dry tonnes processed during the exploration programme on the Peyima Kimberlite located within its Tongo Mine concession area, in Sierra Leone.
Dubai Diamond Conference to return in February 2022
09 december 2021
DMCC will be hosting its flagship Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) on 21 February 2022 at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. The various DDC panel sessions will seek to answer why this happened, the changing nature of consumer behaviour, the risks and opportunities for diamond companies over the coming year, and ways to build on this positive momentum to strengthen the entire diamond industry, says a press release from DMCC.
Botswana Diamonds operating loss widens
08 december 2021
Botswana Diamonds recorded an operating loss of £472,107 for the 12 months to June 30 2021 compared to a loss of £391,225, a year earlier. The diamond explorer said in its annual results that administrative expenses for the year jumped to £402,089 from the previous year’s £356,831.
De Beers applies to explore for diamonds in north-eastern Angola
08 december 2021
De Beers has applied to conduct exploration activities in north-eastern Angola following substantive and consistent reforms implemented by the Government of Angola. The diamond giant previously had a residual presence in Angola since 2014 after its prospecting licences for the Mulepe-1 kimberlite cluster expired in 2012.
Mountain Province Diamonds announced revenue uplift based on higher realized diamond prices
08 december 2021
Mountain Province Diamonds announced the results of its most recent December 2021 diamonds sale, as well as the aggregate sales results for the fourth quarter of 2021. During the most recent December 2021 sale, 388,573 carats were sold for total proceeds of $42.7 million (US$33.3 million), resulting in an average value of $110 per carat (US$86 per carat).
Sarine names Matthew Tratner GM and VP of North American operations
08 december 2021
Matthew Tratner will be joining the Sarine group as General Manager and Vice President of Sarine North America Inc. Tratner will be based in New York City at Sarine’s North America.
Debswana boosts diamond sales
07 december 2021
Debswana Diamond Company, a joint venture between De Beers and the Botswana government, has recorded a 73% increase in sales in the first nine months of 2021 mainly due to the reopening of U.S. and China's consumer markets.
