【Côte d’Ivoir】Côte d’Ivoire: Audit Reveals Abuses in Public Procurement
Editor’s NoteThis audit of public contracts in Côte d’Ivoire reveals a systemic failure in procurement oversight, with 95% of sampled direct awards…
Supply Chain & Mining
【Paris, Franc】Global Automotive Market: PWC’s Forecasts
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines PWC’s key forecasts for the global automotive market through 2020, presented on the eve of the Paris Motor Show….
【Columbia, Ca】Explore the Gold Rush at Columbia State Historic Park
Editor’s NoteThis article invites readers to experience California’s Gold Rush era firsthand at Columbia State Historic Park, where living history…
【USA】[USA] Tiffany Publishes 2013 CSR Report
Editor’s NoteTiffany & Co.’s latest CSR report highlights its ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing, from diamonds to its iconic packaging. This…
【Chanthaburi,】Tricks and Stones: The Gem Traders of Chanthaburi
Editor’s NoteThis poignant profile captures a moment of transition, as a lifelong gem miner faces the end of his trade. It’s a quiet story of…
【France】Exotic Investments: The Real Risk Is Often Hidden From You
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the marketing of “real assets” like fine wines and collectibles as safe investments, cautioning readers to…
【日本】How to Survive in the Jewelry Business That Makes Presidents from Other Industries Flinch
Editor’s NoteThis exchange highlights a fundamental principle of inventory management: using turnover rate as a clear, effective metric to align…
【Colombia】Emerald-obsessed mining company sets sights on Colombian emerald extraction
Editor’s NoteGemfields, the world’s leading emerald producer, is making a high-stakes move into Colombia’s dangerous mining regions. This report…
【Bangui, Cent】Towards “the Lifting of the Kimberley Process Sanction” on Central African Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe Central African Republic is set to resume normal diamond trade after the Kimberley Process lifted its sanctions, as announced by…
【South Africa】[Mini News] Major Shifts in the Global Diamond Market
Editor’s NoteThe diamond industry faces a pivotal shift as De Beers steps back from its historic role as market regulator. This move, driven by…