【Myanmar; Chi】Can Jadeite Be Imported in 2022? Users Share Latest Policies and Views
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex factors affecting jadeite imports in 2022, focusing on the geopolitical and regulatory challenges…
International Sanctions
【USA】US Extends Permit for “Import of Certain Diamonds” from Russia
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a U.S. regulatory update concerning Russian diamond imports. It is important to note that this specific permit…
【Central Afri】Central African Republic: International Diamond Embargo Lifted
Editor’s NoteThe Kimberley Process has voted to fully lift sanctions, permitting diamond exports from all regions of the country for the first time…
【Angola】Diamond Mining Colossus Exits Angola
Editor’s NoteThis article details the exit of Russian diamond miner Alrosa from Angola, prompted by international sanctions. The company has sold its…
【Dubai, UAE】UK Statement Following Kimberley Process Plenary in Dubai
Editor’s NoteThis report details how Russia used procedural rules to block discussion of its war in Ukraine at a key diamond industry forum,…
【Kinshasa, De】Dan Gertler, the Symbol of Resource Plunder in the DRC
Editor’s NoteThis portrait examines the shifting fortunes of Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Once a central…
【Bangui, Cent】Towards “the Lifting of the Kimberley Process Sanction” on Central African Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe Central African Republic is set to resume normal diamond trade after the Kimberley Process lifted its sanctions, as announced by…
【Côte d’Ivoir】Ivorian Diamonds / Terah De Jong and Bruno Pozi: “The Embargo Could Be Lifted in April 2014 if…”
Editor’s NoteThis article explains the embargo on diamonds from Côte d’Ivoire’s Tortiya and Séguéla zones, stemming from their past illegal…