Supply Chain & Mining

【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp’s Diamond Sector in Deep Crisis: What’s Next for the Industry?

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the severe downturn in Antwerp’s diamond trade, citing a 38% drop in rough diamond imports and expert warnings of…

【Antwerp, Bel】Is Antwerp Still the Diamond Capital? The Diamond Trade on the Brink of Collapse in the Flemish Metropolis

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical downturn in Antwerp’s diamond trade, with imports of rough diamonds plummeting by 38% in a year,…

【Antwerp, Bel】Indian-owned Antwerp Diamond Firm Goes Bankrupt

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant bankruptcy in Antwerp’s diamond sector, underscoring the severe financial pressures facing the…

【Spain】Gemological Certificate Adds Value to Product and Protects Jewelers and Consumers, says Almudena Gómez of IGE

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Editor’s NoteThis article clarifies the role of the Spanish Gemological Institute, a non-profit founded in 1967. Its core functions are to promote…

【Incheon, Sou】Incheon City Selected for AI Autonomous Manufacturing Pioneer Project

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Editor’s NoteIncheon has been selected for a national AI manufacturing initiative, positioning the city at the forefront of integrating autonomous…

【Democratic R】Blockchain and Sustainability Through Responsible Sourcing

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the human toll of cobalt extraction, a critical component in modern batteries. While large-scale mining provides…

【Wuzhou, Guan】Down, Down, Down! Prices of Synthetic Gemstones Drop! What’s Next?

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Editor’s NoteAs global demand rises during the peak consumption season, synthetic gemstone exports from Wuzhou, Guangxi—a hub producing around 70% of…

【Gujarat, Ind】’Crisis in Gujarat’: Russian Crude Weighs More Than Diamonds

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the severe human and economic toll of Western sanctions on Russia, which have disproportionately impacted…

【Zurich, Swit】Noticed in Zurich: Half of the Swiss Stock Exchange Meets on Bahnhofstrasse

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Editor’s NoteThis article offers a unique perspective on Swiss finance, using Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse as a lens to explore the nation’s investment…