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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
Atlantic raises $5mln for Ghana’s first lithium mine
25 january 2024
Atlantic Lithium, which is targeting to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine, has completed a subscription for 19.2 million shares at a price of about 26 US cents per share for a value of $5 million.
India to send an industry delegation for copper mining opportunities in Zambia
25 january 2024
The Mines Ministry has proposed sending an Indian industry delegation to copper-rich Zambia to discuss potential copper exploration and mining projects in the southern African country.
Tsodilo seeks contempt of court against Botswana minerals minister
25 january 2024
Tsodilo Resources has petitioned the Botswana High Court for an interlocutory motion, requesting minerals and energy minister Lefoko Moagi to explain why he should not be deemed in contempt of court for his non-compliance with a December 15 High Court order.
GJEPC holds 4th Ed of 'India Gold and Jewellery Summit' in New Delhi
25 january 2024
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) held the fourth edition of its industry focused ‘India Gold and Jewellery Summit’ (IGJS) from January 23 to 24, to bring together the national jewellery industry and discuss ways to increase growth.
GJEPC calls upon the Indian Government to lower import duties on gold and c&p diamonds
24 january 2024
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has called on the Indian government to lower import duties on gold and cut and polished diamonds ahead of the Union Budget.
Botswana Diamonds discovers high-grade anomaly close to KX36 kimberlite pipe in Kalahari
24 january 2024
Botswana Diamonds has discovered a high-grade anomaly similar in size to the KX36 kimberlite pipe in Kalahari, Botswana.
Fresnillo ramps up silver production, achieves FY guidance
24 january 2024
Fresnillo, a precious metals group based in Mexico and the world’s leading silver producer, has achieved 2023 financial year production guidance for gold, lead and zinc, although silver output was slightly below expectations.
Koryx submits revised PEA for Namibia copper project
24 january 2024
Koryx Copper, formerly referred to as Deep-South Resources, has submitted a revised technical report for the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of the Haib copper project in the southern region of Namibia.
Rio Tinto's plane crashes near Fort Smith- Northwest Territories Canada
24 january 2024
According to a statement from Rio Tinto, the company has been informed by authorities that a plane on its way to the Diavik mine, carrying a number of its people, crashed near Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada, resulting in fatalities.
Codelco to acquire Australian lithium junior after approval by shareholder
23 january 2024
Codelco, the world’s biggest copper producer, is set to take over Lithium Power International, an Australian junior mining company that owns a lithium project in northern Chile.
