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Ronald Friedman Speaks His Mind

Ronald (Ronny) Friedman, the nine-year president of the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers and America, and an IDMA vice president, promised Rob Bates of JCK Magazine a frank interview when his term was up (he serves until March), and he didn't disappoint. Here he doesn't mince words about mining companies, other industry groups, and even the press. [read more]

Rough Talk - IDMA Blog

IDMA PRESIDENT PUTS DISCUSSION OF DIAMOND INDUSTRY FINANCING FIRMLY ON TOP OF THE INDUSTRY PLAYERS' AGENDA
As the primary representative of diamond manufacturers worldwide, I would contend that one of the major concerns all manufacturers share is the financial burden that we carry. Therefore, during my term as IDMA president, I intend to bring the discussion about financing to the top of the agenda. I want to try to engage all parties involved - rough diamond...
FROM THE OFFICE OF MAXIM SHKADOV, IDMA PRESIDENT
At this time, as these are the last few weeks before the end of year holidays, most of us will be quite busy. However, I think this is as good a time as any to invite our industry peers and do some strategic thinking about the future of the diamond supply pipeline. In no small terms, the last couple of days this congress have done just that, no matter how...