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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...
04 november 2024
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
Petra more than doubles FY 2021 revenue
15 september 2021
Petra Diamonds’ revenue for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 rose 65% to $402.3 million compared to $243.3 million, a year earlier driven by sales from exceptional stones contributing $62 million during the year.
Mountain Province Diamonds provides Kennady North project update
15 september 2021
The Company has completed a detailed glacial geology study on the eastern claims that is similar to the study conducted in 2018 by Palmer™ (Vancouver, BC) on the western claims and leases.
Sylvania realises $100mln net profit as it meets full-year production target
15 september 2021
Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum says its net profit rose by 143% to $99.8-million during the financial year ended June 30. Its net revenue also jumped by 79% to $206.1-million from the previous year. The adjusted group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation leapt by 108% to $144.9-million.
Lucapa posts strong H1 results
14 september 2021
Lucapa Diamond has posted attributable cash operating margin (EBITDA) of $10.3 million on the back of record revenues for the six months ended 30 June 2021. The company’s revenue from the Mothae and Lulo mines rose by 297% to $27 million.
WPIC reverses 2021 platinum forecast from ‘deficit to surplus’
14 september 2021
In an announcement last week, The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) said that it now expects the global platinum market to be in surplus this year as mine supply ramps up and investment demand falls.
I.Hennig to tender large volume of polished in Antwerp
14 september 2021
I.Hennig Tenders announced it will present for sale an exceptionally large selection of polished diamonds in all sizes, shapes, colours and qualities. Viewings will take place at the Hennig Tenders Antwerp office between Thursday 23rd September and Monday 4th October 2021 by appointment.
Amani raises A$7mln for DRC gold project
14 september 2021
ASX-listed Amani Gold is set to raise A$7-million through a share placement to fund the development of its Giro gold project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The gold developer said it received commitments from sophisticated and professional investors through the issue of 7 billion shares at an issue price of $0.001 per share.
Namdia mulls online diamond auctions as claims of under-pricing persist
13 september 2021
Namibia’s state-owned Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) is planning to conduct online auctions of some of its diamonds, according to the local media. The Namibian newspaper reports that there are however concerns that Namdia continues to undersell its purchase entitlement to buyers in Dubai and India.
‘JGW Virtual’ is live from 13 to 30 September
13 september 2021
Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong through ‘JGW Virtual’, set for 13 – 30 September aims to inspire synergy between the global B2B buyer community and select suppliers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Russia, Taiwan and Thailand, according to Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery.
Burgundy makes first purchase of third-party rough diamonds
13 september 2021
Burgundy Diamond Mines Limited based in Australia has announced that it has made its first purchase of third-party rough diamonds as part of its development towards downstream diamond marketing activities.
