【Panjshir, Af】In the Panjshir Mines, Forced Reconversion for Those Banished by the Taliban Regime
Editor’s NoteThis dispatch from Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley reveals the perilous reality behind the global gem trade, where former professionals…
artisanal mining
【Madagascar】Document: The Sapphire Rush in Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality of Madagascar’s sapphire industry, which supplies an estimated 40% of the world’s gems. It…
【Monaco】”Responsible” Gold: Marketing Argument or Real Project?
Editor’s NoteAs demand for ethical sourcing grows across industries, the gold sector is undergoing its own transformation toward transparency and…
【Geneva, Swit】GemGenève – The Limits of Gemstone Traceability
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the Watch & Jewelry Initiative 2030, an industry effort to enhance sustainability and traceability in the gemstone…
【East Cameroo】Mining Extractivism in East Cameroon and Socio-Environmental Controversies: What Prospects for the Peaceful Development of Local Communities?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the concept of extractivism—the intensive exploitation of natural resources driven by geopolitical and economic…
【Cameroon, Ce】Approximately 5,000 Carats of Diamonds Produced Annually Along Cameroon-CAR Border
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the persistent challenge of formalizing artisanal diamond mining in eastern Cameroon. While annual production is…
The Rise of Guilt-Free Gems
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex ethical questions behind the global jewellery industry, tracing the journey of gemstones from mine to…
【Madagascar】Madagascar’s Mining Women Unearth Their Potential
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a transformative initiative led by University of Queensland researcher Lynda Lawson, which is empowering women…
【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…
【Ilakaka, Mad】Frontier Zones and Madagascar’s Precious Stones: Spaces of Emancipation for Women?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how migration reshapes women’s lives, tracing the evolution of scholarly perspectives over the past 30 years. It…