【Switzerland】Jewelry and Watch Brand Chopard Commits to 100% Ethically Sourced Gold
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the growing emphasis on ethical sourcing across industries, using Chopard’s “Journey to Sustainable Luxury”…
Sustainability & Ethics
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…
【Libreville, 】Extractive Industries: Gabon at the Gates of Kimberley
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on an expert mission in Gabon assessing compliance with membership conditions for an international regime, with a…
【Central Afri】The European Union Fights Against Blood Minerals
Editor’s NoteThis landmark ruling by the European Union’s General Court marks a significant legal precedent in the fight against conflict diamonds….
【Antwerp, Bel】The Past, Present and Future of Antwerp’s Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteAntwerp’s diamond trade remains a cornerstone of the global industry and a vital part of the Belgian economy, handling the majority of…
【Peru】Indecopi Dismantles Toilet Paper Cartel Formed by Kimberly Clark and Protisa
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a significant antitrust ruling in Peru, where authorities have sanctioned two major tissue paper manufacturers…
One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of CuBi co-doped mesoporous zeolite Beta for the removal of NOx by selective catalytic reduction with ammonia
Editor’s NoteThis study presents a novel one-pot synthesis of CuBi co-doped mesoporous Beta zeolites for efficient NH₃-SCR denitrification….
【Latin Americ】Why Latin America Has Failed to Halt the Advance of Illegal Gold Mining
Editor’s NoteThis report examines the systemic failures enabling organized crime’s grip on Latin America’s illicit gold mining trade, highlighting a…
【Antwerp, Bel】Press Release: 7th Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair
Editor’s NoteThis article previews the 7th Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair, highlighting its record selection of cut loose diamonds for trade visitors….
【Switzerland】SSEF and Gubelin Gem Lab Harmonise Standards for ‘Pigeon Blood Red’ and ‘Royal Blue’ Gems
Editor’s NoteTwo leading Swiss gemological laboratories have established unified standards for the trade terms “pigeon blood red” and “royal blue,”…