【Madagascar】’Zone Rouge’: An Army of Children Toils in African Mines
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the widespread use of child labor in informal mica mines, focusing on the so-called ‘Red Zone’ in Madagascar. It…
Supply Chain & Mining
【Cameroon, Ce】Approximately 5,000 Carats of Diamonds Produced Annually Along Cameroon-CAR Border
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the persistent challenge of formalizing artisanal diamond mining in eastern Cameroon. While annual production is…
【Sweden, Fran】Synthetic Diamond Manufacturing: 3D Printing and Lasers Drive Technological Innovation
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the rapid evolution of synthetic diamond production, highlighting how innovations in additive manufacturing and…
【Madagascar】Over 10,000 Children Work in Madagascar’s Mines to Extract Mica
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the troubling use of child labor in Madagascar’s mica supply chain, a mineral common in everyday products. It…
【Global (ment】Mining Glutton Glencore
Editor’s NoteThis investigation traces a complex web of financial and political interests linking Europe to the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
【China】China.com: (Wu Yabin) ‘The Beauty of Diamond: Hardness 10’ Officially Published
Editor’s NoteThis article announces the official release of ‘The Beauty of Diamond: Hardness 10’ at a major industry conference in 2019. It…
【China】The Beauty of Diamond: Hardness 10 Officially Published
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the launch of “The Beauty of Diamond: Hardness 10” at a major industry conference, underscoring its significance…
【New York, US】Tiffany, Served as Breakfast for Others
Editor’s NoteThis article examines LVMH’s landmark $14.5 billion bid for Tiffany & Co., framing it within the broader narrative of consolidation in…
【Global / Chi】Focus Analysis | LVMH’s Offer Too Low, Tiffany Unwilling to Sell
Editor’s NoteThe luxury jewelry sector is undergoing significant shifts, as illustrated by Tiffany’s high-stakes negotiations with LVMH over its…
【London, UK】Avis is testing A.I. tech that scans your rental car for damage
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a pilot program by Avis Budget Group that uses artificial intelligence to automate vehicle inspections, aiming to…