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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
Bystrinsky MPP is now 100% Russian-owned
11 january 2024
Norilsk Nickel has concluded the process of changing the jurisdiction of its Bystrinsky mining and processing plant (MPP) to become 100% Russian-owned by excluding a Cypriot company GRK EASTERN GEOLOGY LIMITED (currently being liquidated) from its ownership structure.
Angelo Palmieri inaugurates 'GCAL by Sarine' in Surat, India
11 january 2024
The President of Gem Certification & Assurance Lab, Inc (GCAL) Angelo Palmieri inaugurated 'GCAL by Sarine', the new grading lab in Surat, India, assuring of the same high standards, cutting-edge tech, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Indian Government allows banks to import gold from UAE at concessional duty
10 january 2024
The Government of India has permitted Indian banks to import gold from the United Arab Emirates at concessional duty within a specified annual quantity under the free trade agreement between the two countries. India imports most of its gold requirements.
Implats lifts suspension of workers who led an underground sit-in at Bafokeng
10 january 2024
Impala Platinum (Implats) has agreed to revoke the suspension notices that were previously issued to 38 employees who participated in an underground sit-in at the Bafokeng North and South shafts in South Africa last month.
A giant lithium deposit discovered in the U.S.
10 january 2024
The largest lithium deposit on Earth is probably located at the junction of the states of Nevada and Oregon (USA).
Kalyan Jewellers revenue up 40% in Q3 FY 2024 for Indian operations
10 january 2024
The recently concluded quarter has been a very satisfying one for Kalyan Jewellers with robust momentum in both footfalls and revenue across all markets in India and the Middle East. The recently concluded quarter recorded consolidated revenue growth of over 33% when compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
Sibanye-Stillwater prioritises sustainability
10 january 2024
Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak as its chief sustainability officer, effective January 1, 2024.
NLMK shareholders elect a new company chairman
09 january 2024
Shareholders of the NLMK group of companies elected Sergey Karatayev as the new chairman of the company at an extraordinary meeting, as reported by Kommersant with a reference to the company's sources.
Dubai’s wealthy are taking a shine to lab-grown diamonds
09 january 2024
Dubai has witnessed a massive spike in demand for lab-grown in 2023 following the release of Netflix documentary ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’. High-end clientele including Premier League footballers, wealthy families, and influencers are now buying more lab-grown diamonds.
Norilsk Nickel invests into flat rolled steel production
09 january 2024
Norilsk Nickel became one of the participants of RNK-Holding LLC, part of the Russian Stainless Steel Company, which is implementing a project for the production of flat rolled stainless steel.
