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Mmetla Masire: Okavango to resume diamond sales in January
Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) is set to resume diamond sales in January 2025, whether the market remains depressed or not. ODC managing director Mmetla Masire told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa on the side-lines of...
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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
Sales of ALROSA's diamond products in April fell to $15.6 million
12 may 2020
ALROSA, the world's largest diamond mining company, reported that total sales of rough and polished diamonds in April 2020 amounted to $15.6 million, compared with $147.8 million in March.
Gokhran may buy ALROSA diamonds worth $1.7 billion
12 may 2020
The Republic of Yakutia, which is one of the largest shareholders of ALROSA, has proposed to sell rough diamonds worth $ 1.7 billion mined by ALROSA to Gokhran.
Cheer among jewellery exporters, as Govt. of Maharashtra allows limited diamond and jewellery operations during the lockdown
12 may 2020
Thousands of gems and jewellery exporters in Mumbai took a breath of relief, as the government of Maharashtra in a landmark decision on May 11, allowed designated export units of diamond and jewellery to begin their operations in Mumbai.
Senco Gold and Diamonds reopens stores in 4 Indian States
12 may 2020
The Indian jewellery sector has gradually started operations across the country in a phased manner following clearance by the Government authorities.
BlueRock resumes SA operations
12 may 2020
BlueRock Diamonds has recommenced both mining and processing operations at its Kareevlei mine in the Kimberley region of South Africa following a lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Mountain Province Diamonds announced 1Q 2020 results
12 may 2020
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
Rio Tinto introduced COVID-19 testing at Diavik diamond mine
12 may 2020
As an extra precautionary measure to protect employees and community members, Rio Tinto is introducing COVID-19 testing at its Diavik diamond mine in Northwest Territories, Canada.
G&J units in Mumbai permitted resumption of limited activity for fulfilling export commitments
11 may 2020
In an Order issued today, the Government of Maharashtra has permitted limited resumption of activities related to diamonds and gems & jewellery within the Mumbai region with certain precautions and only for fulfilling export commitments.
De Beers gives buyers additional flexibility as it expands digital selling presence
11 may 2020
De Beers’ Group Auctions has introduced a new selling proposition known as the Buy Platform, which will give its registered buyers access to diamond purchases at any time in light of the current COVID-19 situation.
Lucapa recovers 15th +100ct diamond at Lulo mine
11 may 2020
Lucapa Diamond has recovered another +100 carat white diamond from its 40%-owned Lulo alluvial mine, in Angola.
