【Madagascar】Over 10,000 Children Work in Madagascar’s Mines to Extract Mica
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the troubling use of child labor in Madagascar’s mica supply chain, a mineral common in everyday products. It…
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【South Korea】LG Chem “Excludes Use of Four Major Minerals from Conflict Regions like Congo”
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights LG Chem’s publication of its 2017 Sustainability Management Report, which details the company’s commitment to…
【New York, US】Jewelry Companies Under Pressure Over Origin of Their Gems
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical transparency gap in the jewelry industry, where both consumers and major companies often lack…
【Madrid, Spai】Europe Loosens Its Fight Against ‘Blood Minerals’
Editor’s NoteThis week, we examine the progress of Europe’s promised regulations to curb “conflict minerals” and investigate the persistent issue of…
【Jaipur, Raja】India’s Dirty Jewels
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the troubling reliance on child labor in Jaipur’s gemstone industry, highlighting the harsh daily realities faced…