【Africa】The Kimberley Process certifies ‘conflict-free’ diamonds, but is it acceptable to ignore the violence miners face?

Editor’s NoteThis article contains disturbing accounts of violence against miners in some African diamond operations. While the Kimberley Process…

【Belgium】Trade in ‘Blood Diamonds’: Belgium’s Responsibility Under Scrutiny Again

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical report from Justice and Peace, a Belgian NGO, which reiterates Belgium’s significant role in the…

【United Natio】Diamonds: UN General Assembly Reaffirms Support for Kimberley Process

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the UN General Assembly’s unanimous reaffirmation of support for the Kimberley Process, a crucial international…

【South Africa】How the Global Diamond Trade Works

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dark legacy of conflict diamonds in West Africa and the international response, notably the Kimberley Process…

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”…

【Marange, Zim】The Diamond Trade Still Causes Suffering

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the persistent shortcomings of the Kimberley Process, established two decades ago to halt the trade in conflict…

Diamond Market, Heavily Linked to War Zones, Could Change

Editor’s NoteThe term “blood diamond” carries a heavy legacy of conflict and human suffering. This article explores the potential for change within…

【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…