【Seattle, Was】Ethical Gem Fair Heads to Seattle
Editor’s NoteThis article announces the upcoming Ethical Gem Fair in Seattle, a trade-only event scheduled for July 26-27, and details the…
artisanal mining
【Abidjan, Côt】Gold Mining: Côte d’Ivoire Commits to Formalizing a Vast Informal Sector
Editor’s NoteThis article details Côte d’Ivoire’s new partnership with the World Bank and the World Gold Council to formalize its artisanal gold…
【Panjshir Val】Science | Afghanistan’s Panjshir – The Legendary Emerald Origin Shrouded in Mystery
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the storied origins of Afghanistan’s Panjshir emeralds, gems of exceptional quality born from a valley whose name…
【London, UK】Unearthed: Responsible Sourcing in the Gold Value Chain, ft Sakhila Mirza, Deputy Chief Executive & General Counsel, LBMA
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on a podcast interview with the LBMA’s Deputy Chief Executive, providing an overview of the association’s crucial…
“Responsible Gems: From Mine to Jewel,” the New Publication from ORIGEN-Gold for Future
Editor’s NoteThis article introduces a new guide developed by ORIGEN – Gold for Future and gemologist Carmen García-Carballido to help jewelers…
【Central Afri】Cautious Optimism in the Mining Sector of the Central African Republic
Editor’s NoteThe lifting of the diamond export embargo in the Central African Republic marks a significant step, yet the industry anticipates a slow…
【Ankeniheny-Z】Madagascar’s Mining Rush Has Caused No More Deforestation Than Farming
Editor’s NoteThis article explores a surprising case where sapphire mining in a protected rainforest appears to have caused less environmental damage…
【Ankeniheny-Z】Madagascar’s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming – new study
Editor’s NoteThis article challenges conventional assumptions about mining’s environmental impact by examining a surprising case study in Madagascar….
【Matepwende, 】New Production of Sapphire from Matepwende, Tanzania
Editor’s NoteThis article details the initial discovery and acquisition of sapphires from a new rush near Matepwende, Tanzania, in early 2024. It is…
【Muzo, Colomb】Colombian Miners Hunt for Dreams in Leftover Emeralds
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the unique economy of Muzo, Colombia, where the discarded material from large-scale emerald mining creates…