The Kimberley Process: How to Ensure Blood Diamonds Do Not Enter the Market?
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the Kimberley Process, an international certification scheme established to prevent the trade in “blood diamonds”…
Supply Chain & Mining
【China】29-Page PPT: 2018 Supply Chain Finance Industry Development Trend Research Report
Editor’s NoteWhile supply chain finance offers vital support to SMEs, this article highlights that successfully managing such assets requires…
【Montepuez, M】Mozambique: The Coveted Rubies of Montepuez
Editor’s NoteThis article examines Mozambique’s rapid rise to dominate the global ruby market, a shift driven by large-scale international investment…
【South Korea】LG Chem “Excludes Use of Four Major Minerals from Conflict Regions like Congo”
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights LG Chem’s publication of its 2017 Sustainability Management Report, which details the company’s commitment to…
【Tokyo, Japan】APRE and NEC Co-create New AI-based Authenticity Verification Service: Utilizing Image Recognition Technology in the Secondary Luxury Goods Market
Editor’s NoteThis article details a new collaborative service from APRE and NEC, leveraging AI and verification expertise to authenticate luxury…
Auction Results – A Comparison of 13 Price Databases & Art Indices
Editor’s NoteThis analysis provides a crucial guide for collectors and professionals by comparing 13 major auction price databases and art indices….
CIBJO Establishes Industry-Wide Working Committee on Responsible Sourcing Guidance
Editor’s NoteCIBJO has formed a new committee to develop industry-wide Responsible Sourcing Guidelines for the jewelry, gem, and precious metals…
New Standard for Responsible Mining Made Public
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the launch of the Standard for Responsible Mining by IRMA, a significant global certification program for…
【United Kingd】The Moment It’s Registered on the Block, ‘Fake Diamonds’ Say Goodbye
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how blockchain technology is poised to combat longstanding issues in the diamond industry, from unethical mining…
【Myanmar】Feeding the Beast: The Role of Myanmar’s Illicit Economies in Continued State Instability
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the Tatmadaw’s role in facilitating transnational organized crime in Myanmar, arguing that the resulting illicit…