Supply Chain & Mining

【South Africa】How the Global Diamond Trade Works

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dark legacy of conflict diamonds in West Africa and the international response, notably the Kimberley Process…

【Antwerp, Bel】Desirable but Dangerous: Diamonds as an Investment

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Editor’s NoteThis article explores the high-stakes world of diamond investment, a path some take as an alternative to traditional assets. It offers a…

【Madrid, Spai】The Spanish Architect Who Conquered NASA with Her Asteroid Detection Program

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Editor’s NoteThis profile highlights the vital intersection of data science and planetary defense. Gema Parreño Piqueras’s work with NASA exemplifies…

【Hong Kong】Chow Tai Fook Joins Pilot Project of Diamond Blockchain Platform Tracr

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant step in the adoption of blockchain technology within the luxury goods sector. The participation of…

The Rise of Guilt-Free Gems

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex ethical questions behind the global jewellery industry, tracing the journey of gemstones from mine to…

【Zambia】Stunning Giant Emerald Rough Stone Discovered, Weighs 5655 Carats

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the discovery of a remarkable 5,655-carat emerald rough in Zambia, announced by Gemfields in late October. The…

【Northwest Te】Largest Diamond in North America Found in the Northwest Territories

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Editor’s NoteThis article details the remarkable discovery of a 552-carat yellow diamond at the Diavik mine, a find that shatters previous records…