Fading Diamond Market… De Beers Also Kneels [Raw Materials Focus]

Editor’s NoteDe Beers has implemented its steepest price cuts in years for rough diamonds, a move reflecting sustained market pressures and aimed at…

【Democratic R】How Global Supply Chains Tackle Ethical Sourcing Challenges

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the global impact of U.S. regulations on conflict minerals, highlighting how ESG concerns in supply chains,…

【London, UK】SPECIAL REPORT: The Future Of Jewellery And Watches

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the critical challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the luxury supply chain, from raw materials to…

【London, UK】Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) Launches First Public Consultation

Editor’s NoteThis article announces the launch of a 60-day public consultation on a new draft consolidated mining standard. Key industry bodies are…

【South Korea】SK Enmove Earns Gold Rating in Prestigious EcoVadis ESG Assessment

Editor’s NoteSK Enmove has earned a Gold rating from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed for ESG performance. This…

【Shenzhen, Ch】Jin Yafu Group’s Shangshan Intelligent Wins 2024 JWA Sustainability Award ‘Manufacturing Innovation Award’

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant achievement in sustainable manufacturing, as Shenzhen Shangshan Intelligent Co., Ltd. earns the…

【Russia】TRIBUNE | The Rise of Synthetic Diamonds Threatens Russia’s Monopoly on Raw Gemstones

Editor’s NoteThis column from Ingo Wolf of the Osmium Institutes examines the profound and unexpected challenges reshaping the global diamond market,…

【London, UK】WGC, LBMA Find Interoperability Between Responsible Gold Mining and Sourcing Standards

Editor’s NoteAn independent review confirms strong alignment between the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles and the London…

【South Korea】”Was I the Only One Who Didn’t Know?”… The Trend is ‘Kind’ Diamonds [News Made Easy]

Editor’s NoteThis article explores a surprising shift in the diamond market, driven by technological advances. Once considered a bastion of stable…

【South Korea】’Lab-grown Diamond’ Market Shakes Up the Industry Landscape

Editor’s NoteThe market for lab-grown diamonds is rapidly expanding, driven by their significantly lower price point and growing interest from major…