【Democratic R】Blockchain and Sustainability Through Responsible Sourcing
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the human toll of cobalt extraction, a critical component in modern batteries. While large-scale mining provides…
Ethical mining
【New York, US】[Yoon Sung-won’s Jewelry Insight] The Intensifying Ruby War
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the historic 2023 auction of the ‘Estrela de Fura’ ruby from Mozambique, which set a new record for colored…
【Auvergne, Fr】Do You Know About the Sapphires of Auvergne?
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical challenge facing the jewelry industry: establishing reliable traceability for colored gemstones, from…
【Democratic R】DRC: Launch of the “Fair Cobalt Alliance” to Improve Working Conditions in Cobalt Mines
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the launch of the Fair Cobalt Alliance, a new initiative aimed at improving conditions in cobalt mining and…