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Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast

The Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast provides a look into the global diamond industry with leading analyst Paul Zimnisky. Each episode features a full-length interview with a special guest to discuss the diamond industry and related topics while sharing interesting observations, thoughts and analysis. A wide range of guests from around the world have joined the show from all segments of the diamond supply chain and beyond, including: exploration geologists, jewelry designers, marketing

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30:53

Guest: Avi Krawitz

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2022/06/23

Avi Krawitz, Rapaport’s Senior Analyst and News Editor, joins Paul from Tel Aviv for a timely discussion on the diamond industry. The conversation begins with Paul and Avi discussing what was happening in diamonds 15 years ago when Avi began covering the industry. Paul then shares his view on how current economic conditions in the U.S. could impact the diamond and jewelry industry in H2 2022, and Avi shares his sense of the economic climate in Israel. The two then discuss how sanctions on Russian

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39:00

Guest: Mel Moss Returns

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2022/06/09

Diamond wholesaler Mel Moss from Regal Imports in Vancouver joins the show again for a candid conversation about the current state of the diamond industry. The episode starts off with Mel giving an account of his experience going to the Soviet Union to buy diamonds in the early 1980’s. Next, Paul and Mel discuss their thoughts on the impact that U.S. sanctions on Russian diamonds will have on the industry. Then, Mel shares his opinion on how diamond industry bodies and bourses need to work together

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33:32

Guest: George Hadary

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2022/05/28

In this episode, George Hadary of high-jewelry boutique Astteria, joins the show to discuss the exceptional stone market. The conversation starts with George telling the story of how he got into the business and how he attracts clients. The two then discuss what is driving demand in the high-jewelry market and George provides an anecdote of a ~6-carat “fancy orangey-pink” diamond that he recently sold for over $1 million. Finally, Paul and George discuss jewelry design trends, the workings of the

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42:02

Guest: Rory Moore

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2022/05/17

In this episode, Rory Moore, CEO of Arctic Canadian Diamond Company (ACDC), joins Paul to discuss an array of interesting diamond-related topics. The conversation begins with the two discussing underwater diamond mining and ACDC’s strategy to test a remote underwater mining strategy at the company’s Ekati mine to prolong its conventional life. The conversation then moves to the seasonal ice road that is used to transport operating materials to the three diamond mines in the Canadian arctic. Next,

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24:28

Guest: Reena Ahluwalia Returns

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2022/03/29

Artist and jewelry designer Reena Ahluwalia returns to the show. The conversation starts with Reena explaining how and why she recently immersed herself in the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Paul and Reena then take a step back and discuss what NFTs (and the Metaverse) are in a more general sense. The two then discuss what NFTs mean for the diamond and jewelry industry specifically, and Reena explains what she likes about Bulgari’s approach to incorporating the technology into their brand and

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42:14

Guest: The Armstrong brothers

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2022/03/21

Brothers, John and Ken Armstrong, both high-profile professionals in the diamond mining industry, join Paul for a special three-way conversation on an array of diamond-related topics. The conversation begins with John and Ken sharing their background stories leading up to their current roles as Vice President of Lucara Diamond and CEO of North Arrow Minerals, respectively. Next, Paul, speculates that the recently imposed sanctions on Russian diamonds could stimulate new diamond project development

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39:47

Guest: Rob Bates Returns, Again

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2022/02/07

Diamond and jewelry industry journalist and author Rob Bates joins the show for a third time. The episode begins with a brief conversation about Rob’s new fiction novel “Murder is Not a Girl’s Best Friend” and how he manages his time between writing, his day job and family. Next, Paul and Rob exchange thoughts on Signet Jewelers’ launch of lab-grown diamond versions of two of its most popular branded-diamond-ring lines: LEO Diamond and Vera Wang Love. The two then discuss whether lab-diamonds will

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22:33

Guest: Evgeny Agureev

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2022/01/04

ALROSA’s Deputy CEO and head of the company’s United Selling Organization, Evgeny Agureev, joins the show from Moscow, Russia. Paul and Evgeny begin by discussing the current state of diamond industry fundamentals and whether the “good times will last.” Next, Evgeny shares his thoughts on ALROSA’s short, medium, and longer-term supply potential. The conversation then shifts to mid-stream participant demand for rough and Evgeny talks about the industry’s shifting priority towards ESG initiatives when

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25:54

Guest: Amish Shah

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/12/09

In this episode, Amish Shah, of integrated man-made diamond company ALTR Created Diamonds, joins the show for a candid, high-level discussion on the lab-grown diamond business. The conversation starts with Amish providing a glimpse into the company’s production method and supply profile. Next, Paul and Amish discuss the upstream segment of the industry and address where the market is experiencing supply shortages and overages. The two then move on to discuss the mid- and downstream segments of the

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35:03

Guest: Grant Erskine & Dr. John Watling

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/12/02

Paul talks with Grant Erskine and Dr. John Watling of Source Certain International, a Perth, Australia-based provenance verification technology company that is tracking diamonds using their chemical signature. The conversation begins with Paul discussing the diamond industry’s need for a reliable provenance tracing strategy –and why a chemical signature approach may be the preferable solution. Next, John gives a technical explanation of Source Certain’s “diamond fingerprinting” method. Grant then

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37:28

Guest: James AH. Campbell

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/10/29

In this episode, Paul talks to well-known diamond industry veteran James AH. Campbell, currently the managing director of Botswana Diamonds, a diamond exploration and development company with assets in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The conversation starts off with James talking about the early days in his career and about his experience working directly for Nicky Oppenheimer, the famed businessman and son of Harry Oppenheimer. The two then discuss the current state of the diamond exploration

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36:20

Guest: Matthew Hart Returns

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/09/10

Author Matthew Hart rejoins the show upon the debut of his latest thriller novel “Ice Angel.” The conversation begins with Matthew providing a glimpse into his new book (a follow up to “The Russian Pink”) which involves the murder of a diamond prospector in the Canadian North and a plot that parallels the current geopolitical climate between the U.S., Canada and China. Next, Matthew explains how he approaches writing his books, what his technical and creative process is like and why likes to write

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52:21

Guest: Tom Chatham

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/08/16

Created-gem pioneer Tom Chatham joins the show to tell the history behind his eponymously-named company and to discuss an array of topics related to lab-created diamonds and other gems. The conversation starts off with Tom telling the very interesting story of his father, Carroll, who at a very young age successfully grew commercial-quality emeralds in the 1930’s. Tom details the challenges and successes of being a first-mover in the created-gem business mid-last century including the science, the

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23:16

Guest: Mark Brennan

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/07/25

Veteran mining executive Mark Brennan joins the show to discuss an array of topics related to commodities and economics. The conversation begins with Paul and Mark discussing the performance of gold during the pandemic and what current fundamentals could mean for future prices. The two then discuss the current debate around inflation and the impact it is having on mining companies. Mark then explains why he has spent most of his career working on projects in Latin America. The conversation concludes

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45:18

Guest: Stanley Mathuram

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/07/11

Stanley Mathuram of SCS Global Services joins the show to discuss the company’s foray into diamond sustainability certification. The episode begins with Stanley explaining why SCS is just now getting into diamonds even though the company has provided sustainability certification (more broadly) for jewelry for years. The conversation then moves to how the social versus environmental impact of companies in the diamond industry are considered and weighted in SCS’s framework. Stanley then discusses how

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27:27

Guest: Cristina Villegas

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/07/01

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) expert and activist Cristina Villegas joins the show from Washington, DC. The conversation starts with a discussion on how the world of ASM employs 40 million people globally, a third of which are women; as Cristina describes “in most cases they are rural villagers trying to make a living.” Cristina then provides the story of Moyo Gemstones, a successful colored gem mine-to-market collaboration that she spearheaded in Tanzania. Through Moyo, the miners, of

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37:59

Guest: Mel Moss

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/06/15

Mel Moss, a Canadian diamond wholesaler with over four decades of experience, joins the show to share his thoughts on an array of relevant and timely topics impacting the diamond industry today. The conversation starts with Mel recounting his memory of when Canadian diamonds first hit the market in the 1990’s. The two then discuss the concept of “diamonds with an origin” and what that means (or doesn’t mean) for diamond prices. The conversation then moves to the current state of diamond industry

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26:35

Guest: Catherine Sarr

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/06/06

Jewelry designer and entrepreneur Catherine Sarr joins the show to discuss her journey of building ALMASIKA into a successful brand which is sold around the world and worn by celebrities including: Reese Witherspoon, Alicia Keys, Oliva Munn, Zoë Kravitz and Lizzo. The discussion starts with Catherine telling the story of how she transitioned from working in corporate positions within the diamond, gold and jewelry industry to becoming an independent designer. Paul and Catherine then discuss jewelry

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35:59

Guest: James Kwantes

Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast ·

2021/05/09

In this episode Paul talks with James Kwantes, a Canadian mining journalist and editor of junior mining investment publication Resource Opportunities. The conversation starts with James explaining why Vancouver is a hub for mining exploration companies. The two then discuss how the global move to sustainably is dependent on raw materials like metals. Next, James shares a story of his visit to the Karowe mine in Botswana shortly after Lucara Diamond recovered the famous Lesedi la Rona and

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Guest: Dale Vince

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2021/04/24

Dale Vince, founder of the world’s first green energy company, Ecotricity, and owner of the Forest Green Rovers Football Club, the world’s first vegan professional sports team, joins to the show to discuss renewable energy and his foray into lab-diamonds made from “atmospheric carbon.” The episode begins with Dale sharing how he was living an “off the grid, low-impact lifestyle” in a trailer with a windmill when he decided to change in the way electricity is generated in Britain. Then two then

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