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Zimnisky: Diamonds are incongruent with Anglo's longer-term strategy of focusing on commodities for green infrastructure
It was recently reported that the diversified miner Anglo American, which is subject to a takeover by BHP Group for $39 billion, is considering selling its subsidiary De Beers. New York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst Paul Zimnisky told...
06 may 2024
ODC managing director Mmetla Masire: We need to be responsible and not oversupply the market
Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) managing director Mmetla Masire told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that there is still a lot of inventory and there is a need for all players in the diamond industry to trade responsibly...
22 april 2024
Varvara Dmitrieva: The jewelry industry of Yakutia is distinguished by its creativity, unique cultural code and conservation of traditions
Varvara Dmitrieva, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Precious Stones and Metals Processing Technologies of the North-Eastern Federal University, told Rough&Polished about the results of the Forum of jewelry Craftsmanship and the prospects...
16 april 2024
Valery Budny: There is no strategy and legislation in Russia enabling the full cycle processing of precious raw materials within the country
Valery Budny, Head of the Jewelry Russia program and CEO of the JUNWEX media holding, told Rough&Polished about the results of the meeting and pressing issues in the precious metals and precious stones (PMPS) and the jewelry sectors.
11 april 2024
Paul Zimnisky: Natural diamonds face the risk of eroding their appeal if constantly discounted
New York-based independent diamond and jewellery analyst and consultant Paul Zimnisky told Rough & Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that the industry should do away with discounts. He said the industry should treat natural diamonds...
01 april 2024
City noise harms the development of bird offsprings
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A new study has revealed for the first time that noise can affect the development of bird offsprings, even if their parents are not exposed to it.
Yamal scientists to improve methods of studying iced surface of the Earth
07 may 2024
Scientists from Yamal will improve methods for studying the internal structure of the cryolithozone and cryogenic relief of the Arctic as part of a joint project with the Russian Science Foundation, Yamal Unites channel on Telegram reported.
Yamal authorities to allocate 16 million rubles for the study of walruses
06 may 2024
The Yamal authorities allocated almost 16 million rubles to the Arctic Development Center for the study of walruses.
India to assist Russia in studying the natural environment of the Arctic region
03 may 2024
The ongoing climate change in the Far North can significantly affect the ecosystem of not only Russia but other regions and countries too. Indian colleagues volunteered to assist Russian scientists in studying vegetation communities and conducting climate observations.
Ocean floor harbors up to 11 million tons of plastic waste
02 may 2024
The ocean floor harbors up to 11 million tons of plastic waste, according to new findings from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, made in collaboration with the University of Toronto in Canada.
Russia presents proposals to combat climate change to BRICS nations
26 april 2024
The Russian Ministry of Economic Development hosted the first online meeting of the BRICS contact group on climate change and sustainable development.
10 weather satellites to be launched in Russia by the end of 2025
25 april 2024
The planned launch of 10 meteorological satellites by the end of 2025 will make it possible to achieve independence from foreign space data, said Igor Shumakov, the head of Roshydromet, according to TASS.
