【Boyacá, Colo】In Colombia’s Emerald Mining Zone, Poverty and Inequality Prevail
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the stark paradox within Colombia’s emerald mining industry, where immense mineral wealth coexists with profound…
Extractive Industries
【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar: For Better or For Sapphire
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality behind Madagascar’s sapphire boom, where soaring global demand fuels an informal mining sector…
【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar’s Sapphires: Abundant Reserves and Rising Prices, but Meager Profits for Miners
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the paradox of Madagascar’s sapphire wealth amid deep national poverty. While global demand fuels a lucrative…
【European Uni】Conflict Minerals: Europe Now Responsible
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines new EU regulations requiring importers of key minerals to conduct supply chain due diligence, aiming to improve…
【Cabo Delgado】In Mozambique, Total Faces the Threat of Jihadists
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the suspension of a major energy project in Mozambique by French company Total, highlighting the growing impact of…
【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…
【Madagascar】What Are Madagascar’s Sapphire Mines Like?
Editor’s NoteThis content consists solely of interface elements for a photo gallery titled “What Are Madagascar’s Sapphire Mines Like?” and does not…
【Democratic R】EU to Soon Implement New Regulation to Better Control ‘Conflict Minerals’ Imports
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the EU’s newly approved binding regulations on “conflict minerals,” requiring importers to ensure their supply…
【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…