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Helga Pombal: Angola's Stardiam finds solution to the threat posed by lab-grown diamonds
Stardiam manager of production Helga Pombal told Rough&Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa on the sidelines of the Angola International Diamond Conference that lab-grown diamonds are creating a parallel market for more accessible stones, combined with lower...
11 november 2024
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
Anglo projects better trading conditions for diamond market in 2021
16 december 2020
Anglo American, the parent company of De Beers, is expecting improved trading conditions in the diamond market from 2021, which will likely last for up to three years.
De Beers, Botswana agree on one-year extension to existing sales agreement
16 december 2020
De Beers and the government Botswana have agreed to extend their existing contract for the sale of Debswana's rough diamond production until the end of 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suspected illegal diamond dealers nabbed in Namibia
16 december 2020
Two suspected illegal diamond dealers were arrested and appeared in court, in Tsumeb, Namibia after they were found in possession of unpolished diamonds.
Prices go up at De Beers sight in December
15 december 2020
De Beers lifted prices of select goods at last week’s sight, reflecting strong rough trading and improving demand in the corresponding polished categories.
Southstone produces 744.5ct at Oena diamond mine
15 december 2020
Southstone Minerals produced 744.5 carats in the period 1 September to 30 November 2020 at its Oena diamond mine, in South Africa.
GJEPC urges Indian government to cut import duties on raw materials
15 december 2020
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has urged the Finance Minister to reduce import duties on diamonds and precious metals in the forthcoming Budget 2022 to be presented early next year. According to GJEPC, this was a key area that would help in strengthening the ongoing revival of exports from the sector.
Metalex mulls private placement to finance SA diamond project, gold exploration
15 december 2020
Metalex Ventures is planning to carry out a private placement to raise $1,2 million at $0.085 per flow-through share and non-flow-through units at $0.07 per unit.
GJEPC to host its first-ever e-IGJS from 18 to 22 Jan 2021
15 december 2020
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India will organise the International Gem & Jewellery Show (e-IGJS) in a virtual format. It will be the first-ever export-oriented show only for international buyers. The show is scheduled from 18th to 22nd January 2021.
Indian G&J exporters are now allowed to send goods globally through courier
14 december 2020
The Indian gems and jewellery exporters have been permitted to send their goods across the globe to their buyers using the convenience of the cost-effective and reliable courier services.
Botswana Diamonds loss narrows to £495k
14 december 2020
Botswana Diamonds, an exploration company focused on southern Africa, has narrowed its loss for the year ended 30 June 2020 to £494, 940 compared to £905, 051, a year earlier.
