In an interview Rambler News Andrey Zharkov, president of "ALROSA", answered a number of questions about the prospects of the Eurasian Diamond Center in Vladivostok, as well as the possibility of the development of diamond cutting industry in the region and on the results of privatization of the 10.9 per cent stake in ALROSA.
ALROSA and the Indian company KGK Diamonds in the framework of the WEF announced the creation of the project cutting and polishing companies, however, according to Zharkov, at the diamond company has other Indian partners, who have shown interest in this segment. However, "it is now important to realize a pilot project," he said.
At the same time, the prospects for cutting and polishing segment in Russia have deteriorated due to the cancellation of 6.5 per cent export tax on diamonds, "She (the duty) served as a kind of barrier that forced the miners to sell the stones are not abroad, but domestically Now this barrier is removed. - continues to hot -. I think today should focus on the development of compensatory mechanisms that will support the Russian diamond cutters otherwise, we will see a reduction processing in Russia. ".
According to him, at present the domestic market consumes rough diamonds from 10 to 15% annually, and when changes in the structure it may be reduced to 5%. In this case, the company will have to sell raw materials to other markets
Opening of Eurasian Diamond Center laid the foundation for the creation of a diamond cluster, which may include both cutting and polishing companies, enterprises for the manufacture of jewelry, and research laboratories. For example, he said Zharkov, ALROSA may begin production Alrosa Diamond Inspector instruments to identify synthetic diamonds, developed in conjunction with the Russian company "TISNCM".
According to Zharkov, the results of privatization 10.9 per cent stake in ALROSA has passed satisfactorily, "Those tasks that were, were carried out with the coordinated work of investment bankers, our work and the government.". The decision on the sale of an additional stake of 8% will be taken on the level of government and shareholders.
ALROSA, according to Zharkov, intends to double the volume of diamond sales in the Asia-Pacific countries.
"The potential of this market is huge, and is still used, in effect, only a small part of most big bets are now China, India, Japan and South Korea -. Said Zharkov -. Consumption of diamonds and diamonds in these countries is growing, and the competition for satisfying this demand is virtually absent. By 2018, the monthly sales volume in the Asia-Pacific countries could reach $ 14-16 million. "
This indicator the company plans to achieve within five years, concluded Zharkov.
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Botswana Diamonds reported that Sunland Minerals, its joint venture with Russia's Alrosa, has completed the drilling to detect kimberlite as well as earlier analysis of core and geoelectric method of transients in the license areas 085 and 210 near Orapa (Orapa), Botswana.
In a statement the company received Rough & Polished, said that most of the selection of heavy concentrate sampling has been completed.
"Drilling with Reverse Circulation and sampling in May, will continue," - said in a statement Botswana Diamonds.
Earthmoving geophysical survey method of electrical prospecting transients on kimberlite pipe AK-12 are intended to clarify the morphology of the portion to a depth of 150-300 m, whereas the geophysical survey (magnetic or electronic) will be conducted to determine anomalies indicating kimberlity added diamond company.
As they say in Botswana Diamonds, on the PL135 exploration areas, PL136, PL137 and PL 235, as well as in the region PIMU (Gope) are still continuing.
On PIMU inter alia carried out excavation work and geophysical electrical prospecting method transients anomalous zones. Moreover, the company selects heavy concentrate samples (250 liters) on data anomalies.
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