In July 2007, the Namibian arm of Diamond Trading Company announced competitive selection among the country’s diamond cutting factories to be included into the first list of NDTC sightholders. At that time, Hard Stone Processing (Pty) Ltd (HSP) was already working in Namibia as an independent manufacturer and its factory successfully occupied a strong position among the leading sightholders turning into one of the three top diamond cutting companies in Namibia. Its CEO Burhan Seber gave this interview to Rough&Polished.
Botswana diamond miner, Debswana recently said that the temporary dip in diamond prices will likely see the company producing just below its target of 25 million carats for 2011. However, Esther Kanaimba-Senai, the Group’s Manager for Corporate and Public Affairs, told Rough&Polished in an interview that Debswana was not in trouble.
Malca-Amit is a full service courier company with a 21 year record of providing the highest quality personalised service and the most efficient logistic solutions for diamonds, jewelry, gold, coins, bank notes, and valuable documents. Our correspondent in Brussels caught up with Nigel Paxman, CEO of the Malca-Amit Group of Companies, to find out more about this company.03.02.2012
ALROSA builds up investments into exploration
At the meeting held by the Executive Board of ALROSA and chaired by the company’s President Fyodor Andreev in Mirny this Friday its participants discussed the progress of the exploration program to be implemented until 2018 and performance of the exploration team in 2011. The diamond miner spent about 4 billion rubles on exploration and prospecting works in 2011 and earmarked over 5.358 billion rubles to be invested for this purpose in 2012. This was stated in ALROSA’s press release received by Rough&Polished.
03.02.2012
Botswana cuts 2012 economic growth forecast on diamond market uncertainty
Botswana, the world's biggest diamond producer, has cut its overall economic growth forecast for 2012 to 4.4 percent from an initial projection of 7.1 percent.
03.02.2012
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation Wins RJC Certification
The Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, the rough diamond marketer and luxury jewelry retailer, has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards established by the Responsible Jewellery Council’s Member Certification System.
03.02.2012
Indian Diamond Exporters Turning to Asian Market
India’s diamond exporters are turning to Asian markets as demand in the US, still the world’s No, 1 consumer of diamonds, remains sluggish.
03.02.2012
Japan's Polished Diamond Imports +28% in Dec.
Japan’s diamond jewelry imports grew 28 percent year on year to $66.5 million in December.
03.02.2012
African Mining Indaba set for Cape Town next week
All roads will be leading to Cape Town, in South Africa, where the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba is set to take place.
03.02.2012
Jewellex Africa 2012 slated for September
This year, Jewellex Africa, a B2B platform showcasing the prime of South Africa’s gem and jewellery industry is slated between 1-3 September at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
02.02.2012
CIBJO President receives Award of Order of Carl Faberge for contribution to development of jewellery industry
CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri has received the Award of the Order of Carl Faberge at a ceremony held yesterday in St. Petersburg.