【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…
Human Rights
【Montepuez, M】In Northern Mozambique, the Hidden Face of the Ruby Fever
Editor’s NoteThis report from northern Mozambique reveals the harsh reality of informal ruby mining, where individuals risk everything for survival…
【Nthoro, Cabo】In Northeastern Mozambique, Nthoro and the Curse of Rubies
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the stark reality of Nthoro, a Mozambican village whose discovery of rubies has brought not prosperity, but a…
【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 Standard for Responsible Mining Made Public
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the launch of the Standard for Responsible Mining by IRMA, a significant global certification program for…
【Switzerland】Jewelry and Watch Brand Chopard Commits to 100% Ethically Sourced Gold
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the growing emphasis on ethical sourcing across industries, using Chopard’s “Journey to Sustainable Luxury”…
【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…
【Burundi】Outrage Over Torture of Miners in Mozambique
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex conflict in Burundi between the economic interests of tea plantations and the conservation efforts for…
【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…
【Latin Americ】Why Latin America Has Failed to Halt the Advance of Illegal Gold Mining
Editor’s NoteThis report examines the systemic failures enabling organized crime’s grip on Latin America’s illicit gold mining trade, highlighting a…