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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
Norilsk Nickel to use NSR for copper concentrate shipments to China
23 april 2024
According to Nornickel’s president Vladimir Potanin, the company will actively use the Northern Sea Route (NSR) to supply copper concentrate to China for further processing.
Gem Diamonds unearths 169.15 ct Type II white stone at Letšeng
23 april 2024
Gem Diamonds has recovered a 169.15-ct Type II white diamond at its 70%-owned Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
Potanin: Norilsk Nickel to transfer part of its business to China
22 april 2024
Norilsk Nickel has turned to ‘friendly’ jurisdictions for the differentiation of its international business depending on efficiency and competencies. The Russian side will focus on mining and processing, and some enterprises will be moved closer to sales markets.
Nickel output by Norilsk Nickel down in Q1 2024
22 april 2024
PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel has published its production results for the first quarter of 2024. Nickel production decreased by 10%, copper output increased slightly.
Rio, Saudi Arabia-backed firm compete for First Quantum Zambian copper assets – report
22 april 2024
Rio Tinto Group and Saudi Arabia's state-backed Manara Minerals Investment are interested in buying First Quantum Minerals' Zambian copper assets, according to media reports.
Norilsk Nickel to establish battery production chain in Russia in partnership with China, Rosatom
22 april 2024
By moving copper smelting production closer to sales markets in China, Norilsk Nickel was able to master technologies for the production of battery materials, according to the president of the company, Vladimir Potanin, cited by Interfax.
Norilsk Nickel to facilitate mutual settlements through international projects
22 april 2024
According to Norilsk Nickel’s president Vladimir Potanin, international projects such as copper concentrate smelters in China will make it possible to bring the product closer to the place of consumption, due to which the final product will no longer have the status of being produced in Russia, and it will be more difficult to impose sanctions on it.
Sibanye-Stillwater to resume PGM production at Siphumelele shaft, to close loss-making 4B shaft
22 april 2024
Sibanye-Stillwater is set to resume production on the Siphumelele shaft at its Rustenburg platinum group metal (PGM) operation in South Africa next month.
Diavik diamond output down in Q1 as production suspended due to fatal plane crash
19 april 2024
Diamond production at Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine in Canada fell 22% year on year to 740,000 carats in the first quarter of 2024. The company suspended production at the mine after four workers lost their lives in a plane crash in January.
ART-MOSCOW Jewelry Street
19 april 2024
The Moscow Gostiny Dvor event hall hosts the ART MOSCOW fair of modern, classical and jewelry art, which unites four sections: Antiques, Design Gallery, Contemporary Art and Jewelry Art.
