【Brussels, Be】African Diamond Conference: Here is the Speech by the Guinean Minister of Mines and Geology

Editor’s NoteThis excerpt is from the opening remarks of Guinea’s Minister of Mines, outlining key mining sector reforms implemented since 2010….

【Tel Aviv, Is】Leibish Polnauer: Visiting the Cleverest Diamond Dealer in Tel Aviv

Editor’s NoteThis article explores how Israel’s diamond industry thrives not only through technology and startups, but also through traditional…

【Boyaca Regio】Tracing the Green War • Patrick Zachmann

Editor’s NoteThis article offers a rare glimpse into Colombia’s perilous emerald trade, exploring the journey from the mines to global markets. It…

【Lucerne, Swi】Gübelin: A Test to Determine the Origin of Gemstones

Editor’s NoteThe Gübelin Gem Lab’s new “Emerald Paternity Test” marks a significant advancement in gemstone provenance, using nanoparticle technology…

【Libreville, 】Extractive Industries: Gabon at the Gates of Kimberley

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on an expert mission in Gabon assessing compliance with membership conditions for an international regime, with a…

【Central Afri】The European Union Fights Against Blood Minerals

Editor’s NoteThis landmark ruling by the European Union’s General Court marks a significant legal precedent in the fight against conflict diamonds….

【Dubai, Unite】UAE’s Largest Commodity Trade Free Zone: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)

Editor’s NoteThis article introduces the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a strategic free zone designed to position Dubai as a global hub for…

【Berlin, Germ】TV Live Auction: Juwelo Offers Unset GIA-Certified Diamonds at Wholesale Prices for the First Time

Editor’s NoteThis 2017 article announced a novel live TV auction of certified, unset diamonds at wholesale prices, offering a unique investment…

【德国】Alrosa, Anglo American, Rio Tinto & Co: The World’s Largest Diamond Mines

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the seismic shift in the global diamond trade, tracing how the cutting and polishing center of gravity has moved…