Supply Chain & Mining

【Jaipur, Indi】Some Interesting Facts About the Precious Stone Emerald, You Will Be Amazed to Know

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the intricate process of gemstone identification, highlighting how experts analyze internal features like…

【Atlanta, Geo】Anti-money laundering compliance costs U.S. financial services firms $25.3 billion per year, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions

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Editor’s NoteThis article is the first in a series examining the substantial financial impact of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations on U.S….

【Montepuez, M】In Northern Mozambique, the Hidden Face of the Ruby Fever

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Editor’s NoteThis report from northern Mozambique reveals the harsh reality of informal ruby mining, where individuals risk everything for survival…

【South Korea】(People) Heo Se-il, CEO of Be Jewel: “Buy Jewelry Easily Through an App”

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores how assisting a family jewelry business revealed a gap in the online market for high-value items, leading to the…

【Nthoro, Cabo】In Northeastern Mozambique, Nthoro and the Curse of Rubies

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the stark reality of Nthoro, a Mozambican village whose discovery of rubies has brought not prosperity, but a…

【China】From Mine to Market: What Does the Diamond Processing Journey Really Involve?

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the often-opaque journey of a diamond from its geological origins to a finished gem, detailing the key stages of…

【Antwerp, Bel】Indian Bank Quits Antwerp Diamond Hub in Blow for Gem Financing

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Editor’s NoteThis article details Union Bank of India’s decision to exit the Antwerp diamond hub, citing industry-wide challenges including fraud and…

The Kimberley Process: How to Ensure Blood Diamonds Do Not Enter the Market?

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Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the Kimberley Process, an international certification scheme established to prevent the trade in “blood diamonds”…