The Hidden Cost of Jewelry
Editor’s NoteWhile recycled gold offers a more sustainable alternative to newly-mined gold, it is not without its own risks, including potential…
Supply Chain & Mining
【Shenzhen, Ch】”Internet+” and Chinese Watchmaking
Editor’s NoteThis report from the 26th Shenzhen International Watch & Clock Fair highlights the event’s scale and the growing prominence of Chinese…
【Malipo Count】’Chinese Emerald’ Faces Supply Crisis as Malipo Tungsten Mine Halts Production
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical supply chain vulnerability in China’s emerging “Chinese Emerald” industry, triggered by the prolonged…
【Malipo Count】’Chinese Emerald’ Faces ‘No Rice to Cook’ as Malipo Tungsten Mine Halts Production
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical supply chain disruption impacting China’s emerging emerald industry, using the vivid metaphor of…
【Bern & La Ch】Diamonds Are Everywhere, or Almost
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the surprising industrial journey of diamonds, revealing that the vast majority are used not for jewelry but for…
【Muzo, Colomb】Women of Colombia’s Emerald Mines Shine After Smashing Taboo
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the resilience of Colombia’s “guaqueras”—women who defy long-standing superstitions to search for emeralds in mine…
【Hong Kong】Hong Kong HKTDC to Host Six International Trade Fairs from January to March
Editor’s NoteThe HKTDC continues to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a global trade hub, with six major international fairs scheduled for early 2018….
Fluorspar Market Size – Industry Share Analysis Report 2017-2024
Editor’s NoteThis article provides a snapshot of the global fluorspar market, highlighting its projected growth driven by demand from the…
【Cuba】Money, Jewelry… Coming In or Going Out?
Editor’s NoteThis article details attempts to evade currency declaration laws through concealment, highlighting the legal consequences and risks of…
【Montepuez, M】In Mozambique, Ruby Extraction Takes on the Color of Blood
Editor’s NoteThis article recounts the serendipitous 2009 discovery of Mozambique’s first ruby by woodcutter Suleimane Hassane. From a single stone…