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Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge: KP has an opportunity to deliver an updated definition of conflict diamonds
Dr M'zée Fula Ngenge told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that the KP has the perfect set of circumstances to restore the certification scheme's credibility by backing, ushering in and implementing an effective traceability solution for the...
13 may 2024
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
Arctic to become ice-free sooner than expected - scientists
15 april 2024
Researchers from South Korea and Canada said that the transition from the "white" to the "blue" Arctic, which the ice-free Arctic Ocean is often called, could happen by 2030, RIA Novosti reports.
Norilsk Nickel to invest 1.5 billion rubles in digitalization of security systems by 2027
12 april 2024
Norilsk Nickel will invest 1.5 billion rubles by 2027 in a comprehensive program for digitalization of security systems. This is the first time such a program has been adopted by the company.
RGS opens a permanent laboratory for the study of the polar bear
11 april 2024
The Russian Geographical Society (RGS) is opening the first ever permanent scientific laboratory for the study of the polar bear at the year-round Omega station.
Two Norilsk Nickel projects won the Silver Archer national award
10 april 2024
Two projects of Norilsk Nickel became winners of the XXVII Silver Archer national award in the field of communications: a community for young employees "In a good company" and the "Present for the future: developing engineering potential" project.
Plastic waste affects the polar bear population
09 april 2024
Plastic waste has a negative impact on the polar bear population, said Veronika Tarbayeva, an expert at the Arctic Development Project Office.
Research and educational youth center commissioned in Arkhangelsk
08 april 2024
A year-round youth educational center “Science” has opened in Arkhangelsk. It is designed to develop the scientific and research skills of talented youth in Russia.
Norilsk Nickel projects become finalists of the national Silver Archer award
05 april 2024
Two projects of Norilsk Nickel have reached the finals of the XXVII Silver Archer national award in the field of communications: a community for young employees "In a good company" and an engineering potential development program.
