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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
Savannah banks on lithium price rebound before launching Portuguese project
22 october 2024
Emanuel Proenca, CEO of London-based Savannah Resources, expects the price of lithium to rebound by 2027 in time for the commissioning of its Barroso project in Portugal.
Kabompo South prospective for IOCG copper mineralisation – Study
22 october 2024
Altona Rare Earths says a geophysical and geochemical data assessment performed by Earthmaps Consulting for its new Kabompo South copper project in Zambia concluded that it is prospective for Iron Ore Copper Gold (IOCG) copper mineralisation.
Egypt approves AngloGold's purchase of Centamin
22 october 2024
The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has approved South African miner AngloGold Ashanti's proposed purchase of Centamin, which owns and operates the Sukari gold mine in Egypt.
De Beers’ GemFair buys its 10 000th diamond
21 october 2024
De Beers’ GemFair, which is focused on developing a responsible sourcing model for the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining sector, has reached a key milestone of purchasing its 10,000th diamond since launching in 2018.
Russia to strengthen state control over precious metals and gems
21 october 2024
In Russia, the plans are to strengthen state control over precious metals and gems and the proposal is that three state-owned laboratories, namely, forensic expert institutions of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation, Interregional Department of the Federal Assay Chamber for Laboratory Research and Hemological Expert Examination, and the Russian State Precious Metals and Gems Repository (Gokhran) are expected to fulfil functions relating to the compliance certification of precious metals and gems. Such a document was passed in its first reading by the State Duma deputies at the plenary meeting held on October 15.
LBMA Conference Survey See Silver Outperforming Market in Coming Year
21 october 2024
Gold prices are anticipated to continue their record rise over the next 12 months, but silver is expected to be the asset to watch next year. This was the general sentiment at the 2024 London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Precious Metals Conference.
Newmont partners with MKS PAMP to launch traceable gold bars in U.S.
21 october 2024
Newmont Corporation has entered into partnership with Switzerland’s MKS PAMP to offer consumers a traceable gold bars at a U.S. wholesaler.
Automaker GM to back US lithium project for $625 million
21 october 2024
In an effort to secure domestic supply of lithium, General Motors will back up Lithium Americas Corp. project with a $625 million investment.
Gold, garnet and pearls - the top jewelry trends of autumn 2024
21 october 2024
Blue and sky colors have become the legacy of the summer season, so in autumn topazes of delicate and saturated shades of sky and swiss remain the jewelry trend. Earrings with an English lock, rings and delicate pendants with these precious stones look perfect with an autumn range of cozy beige and warm brown shades.
Hong Kong to build an international gold trading market
21 october 2024
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) John Lee Ka-chiu has announced the establishment of an international gold trading market in the SAR.
