【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…
Illegal Mining
【Madagascar】Why buying a sapphire could kill this lemur
Editor’s NoteThis report documents the illegal sapphire mining threatening Madagascar’s protected forests and the endangered indri lemur. Our team…
【Corridor Ank】’Sapphire rush’ threatens rainforests of Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis report details the severe environmental and social consequences of a sapphire mining boom in Madagascar’s protected rainforests….
【Jharkhand, I】Emerald Worth Crores Reaches Jaipur Gems Market Illegally from Jharkhand Mines, Here’s How the Business Works
Editor’s NoteThis report details the illicit emerald trade operating between Jharkhand and Jaipur, alleging a lack of oversight and the involvement…
【Washington, 】U.S. Official Calls for Boycott of ‘Blood Diamond’ Trade
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the destabilizing effects of illicit mining, particularly the trade in conflict diamonds, on African nations. It…