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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
Botswana Diamonds obtains prospecting permit for five Marsfontein kimberlites
18 october 2024
Botswana Diamonds has obtained a prospecting permit in the Marsfontein region of South Africa covering five kimberlites known to contain diamonds.
Rio Tinto's Q3 diamond production falls
18 october 2024
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a decline in diamond production in the third quarter of 2024.
Barrick expects strong 2024 production results after successful Q3
18 october 2024
Barrick Gold Corporation has published its preliminary production results for the third quarter of 2024, indicating the full-year results are on track to be within the range of its gold and copper guidance.
Saudi's Manara close to acquiring stake in First Quantum's Zambian mines
18 october 2024
Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is nearing a deal to acquire a minority stake in the Zambian copper and nickel assets of Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals.
Demand for investment grade diamonds continues to grow - ALROSA
17 october 2024
According to ALROSA's annual review of the investment diamond market, the demand for such stones continues to grow and is least susceptible to market fluctuations.
Worth the Wait: De Beers, Signet launch new natural diamond marketing campaign
17 october 2024
Diamond miner De Beers and Signet Jewelers, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery, have launched Worth the Wait, a new natural diamond campaign focused on the themes of modern love and evolving relationship dynamics, targeted at soon-to-be engaged Zillennials.
Fancy Colored Diamonds Stable Overall In Q3 With Only Moderate Declines
17 october 2024
In Q3 2024, the overall Fancy Color Diamond Index across all colors and sizes saw a marginal decline of 0.5%, a slight improvement compared to the previous quarter’s decrease of 0.6%, according to the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FDRF).
Rio Tinto on track to deliver first production at Guinea’s Simandou iron ore project
17 october 2024
Rio Tinto is on track to deliver the first production from its Simandou high-grade iron ore project in Guinea next year.
Credit rating agency maintains Northam Platinum’s stable outlook
17 october 2024
Credit rating agency, GCR Ratings reaffirmed Northam Platinum’s national scale long-term and short-term credit ratings at A+(za) and A1(za), respectively, with the outlook stable.
BRICS markets may prove promising for ALROSA diamonds
16 october 2024
ALROSA sees prospects for diamond demand in the BRICS countries in the medium and long term.
