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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
Vladimir Pilyushin: The jewelry market is not stand-alone and moves by the same laws as other markets
Vladimir Pilyushin is editor-in-chief of Russian Jeweler, a leading magazine about the jewelry industry in Russia. He told Rough&Polished about his view on the evolution of the jewelry industry in Russia and touched upon some of its problems.
16 september 2024
Botswana considers increasing De Beers stake as Anglo mulls exit
10 june 2024
President Mokgweetsi Masisi told JCK News that Botswana, which accounts for 70% of De Beers’ annual rough diamond output that Anglo's exit from De Beers would be "the best thing" if it goes ahead.
Bravura to commence Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025
10 june 2024
Bravura Holdings, which is owned by Nigerian entrepreneur Benedict Peters, intends to commence production at a lithium project in Zimbabwe early next year.
The prospects for the global diamond industry were discussed at the SPIEF
10 june 2024
"New cooperation mechanisms will ensure the stability of the global diamond market and preserve the system of free global trade in diamond goods based on the fundamental principles of the Kimberley Process,” ALROSA’s CEO Pavel Marinychev emphasized in his speech.
In search of new areas of use for palladium
10 june 2024
The main goal is to develop and commercialize new products for use in ‘green’ technologies such as hydrogen, solar energy, biofuels, ‘green’ chemicals, electronics and food technology.
Norilsk Nickel and the Federal Agency for Nationality Affairs will strengthen their support to the indigenous peoples of the North
07 june 2024
In particular, the company will finance a number of events and activities to ensure the exercising of the rights and the assistance in the sustainable development of the indigenous peoples, as well as the preservation and development of their culture and economy.
WPIC: Palladium market may suffer from shortage until 2026
07 june 2024
According to the WPIC’s previous forecast, palladium shortage of 1.3 mn ounces was expected this year. The deficit was expected to decrease to 200 thousand ounces by 2025, and the palladium market would show a sustained oversupply from 2026.
Chinese investor failed to get sit on Australian rare earth metals mining company
07 june 2024
Yuxiao Fund was given 60 days to sell 80 million shares of Northern Minerals acquired in September. The company was ordered not to raise its stake in February 2023.
Mongolian PM defends plan to cap foreign stake in mining projects
07 june 2024
Mongolia’s prime minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai voiced his support for the new plan to cap a single investor’s shareholding at 34% and allow the government to take shares in companies mining strategic deposits without compensating their owners.
Equinox Gold pours first gold at Canadian mine
07 june 2024
The Canada-based mining company Equinox Gold has commissioned its Greenstone gold mine in Ontario, having recently acquired full ownership of the project.
Oman launches digital platform to attract investments in energy and natural resources
06 june 2024
The platform will provide local and foreign businesses with information on investment opportunities and digital services in various sectors of the Omani economy, including oil and gas, renewable energy and mineral resources.
