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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
Large diamond mined in Arkhangelsk named the “Russian North”
16 january 2024
JSC Severalmaz, a subsidiary of the diamond mining company ALROSA operating in the Arkhangelsk region, announced that a large rough diamond unearthed in August 2023 was named the “Russian North”.
Lab Grown Diamonds Market to reach $55.6 bn at 9.8% CAGR during 2022 to 2031
16 january 2024
According to a report published by Allied Market Research, the lab grown diamonds market size was valued at $22.3 bn in 2021, and is estimated to reach $55.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2022 to 2031.
Yakutia produces 50 tons of gold in 2023
16 january 2024
Gold mining companies in the Republic of Yakutia increased gold production to 50 tons in 2023, as was reported by the Prime agency with reference to the Minister of Industry and Geology of the Republic Maxim Tereshchenko.
Oriole records 23% growth in resource inventory to 375,000 oz at the Bibemi gold project
16 january 2024
AIM-quoted gold exploration company Oriole Resources says the Inferred JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) at its 82.2%-owned Bibemi orogenic gold project in Cameroon increased 23% to 375,000 ounces (oz), grading 2.30 grammes per tonne (g/t) gold.
Tanzania issues seven new graphite mining licences to Takela, NyoriGreen Mining
16 january 2024
Marula Mining says the government of Tanzania has granted seven new mining licences to Takela Mining (TMT) and NyoriGreen Mining (NML) at the Nyorinyori graphite project and the NyoriGreen graphite project.
Russian envoy urges India to become a rule-maker on diamond certification at VGGS
15 january 2024
Speaking at the seminar at the tenth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) on 11 January 2024, Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, highlighted that a talking point at business meetings with Indian firms has been “the current difficulties in the diamond industry because of the sanctions against Russia.
Caledonia’s Blanket mine meets full-year production guidance
15 january 2024
Caledonia Mining has achieved its production target for the year ended December 31 at Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe, as it produced 75,416 ounces (oz) of gold.
Norilsk Nickel still among top investment-attractive companies in Russia - vice president
15 january 2024
Despite a difficult year, Norilsk Nickel still remains among the top 5 investment-attractive companies in Russia thanks to its investment program, said Nikolay Utkin, Senior Vice President of Norilsk Nickel and head of the Norilsk division, in an interview with the Klyuch – Severny Gorod TV channel.
Senco Gold posts high revenue growth of 26% over the first nine months of FY2024
15 january 2024
Over the nine months ending December 31, 2023, Senco Gold the revenue growth was up 26% YoY, the company filing said.
Merafe’s chrome output dips 22% in 2023
15 january 2024
Merafe says its attributable ferrochrome output from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture decreased from 97,000 t in the fourth quarter of 2022 to 75,000 t in the fourth quarter ended December 31.
