【Africa】The Kimberley Process certifies ‘conflict-free’ diamonds, but is it acceptable to ignore the violence miners face?

Editor’s NoteThis article contains disturbing accounts of violence against miners in some African diamond operations. While the Kimberley Process…

【Paris, Franc】Tiffany Gives Green Light to Merger with LVMH After Price Reduction

Editor’s NoteAfter a legal dispute, Tiffany & Co. has approved a revised merger with LVMH at a reduced price of $131.5 per share, lowering the total…

【Uwajima City】Protect Red Sea Bream and Pearl Aquaculture Farmers

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Japan’s aquaculture sector, specifically in Uwajima City, a leading producer of…

【Democratic R】DRC: Launch of the “Fair Cobalt Alliance” to Improve Working Conditions in Cobalt Mines

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the launch of the Fair Cobalt Alliance, a new initiative aimed at improving conditions in cobalt mining and…

【New York, US】JVC, Jewelers Mutual Introduce Online AML Program

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the launch of JewelPAC, a new online program by the JVC and Jewelers Mutual Group designed to streamline AML…

【Arequipa, Pe】An International Gold Value Chain Driving the Formalization of Artisanal Gold Mining in Peru

Editor’s NoteThis article details a new international partnership establishing a fully traceable and responsible gold supply chain from Peru to…

【London, Unit】Thousands of Precious Stones Accumulated Due to COVID-19

Editor’s NoteThe global diamond industry is facing unprecedented challenges as the coronavirus crisis disrupts supply chains and consumer demand….

【Europe】What Kind of Europe for Supply Chains and Procurement?

Editor’s NoteThis article examines how pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions are exposing vulnerabilities in our globalized economic model,…

【Barcelona, S】The Pandemic Cracks Diamonds

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the fragile nature of the global diamond market, where concentrated reserves and external shocks like the…

【Russia】Alrosa Halts Diamond Mining at Two Assets

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on Alrosa’s decision to halt production at two sites, a move directly tied to the ongoing slump in global diamond…