【Russia】Alrosa Halts Diamond Mining at Two Assets
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on Alrosa’s decision to halt production at two sites, a move directly tied to the ongoing slump in global diamond…
Mining Industry
【Global (ment】Mining Glutton Glencore
Editor’s NoteThis investigation traces a complex web of financial and political interests linking Europe to the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
【Western Aust】Movement in the Diamond Market Due to Closure of the World’s Largest Mine?
Editor’s NoteThe impending closure of Rio Tinto’s Argyle Mine, the world’s largest diamond producer, marks the end of an era. While its famed pink…
【Mozambique】The Hidden Face of Mozambique’s Ruby Fever
Editor’s NoteThis article was intended to explore the complex realities behind Mozambique’s ruby mining boom. However, the specific content for “The…
【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…
【Montepuez, M】Mozambique: The Coveted Rubies of Montepuez
Editor’s NoteThis article examines Mozambique’s rapid rise to dominate the global ruby market, a shift driven by large-scale international investment…
【Russia】ALROSA Signs 67 Long-Term Diamond Supply Agreements
Editor’s NoteALROSA has secured 67 long-term agreements with 65 companies for the sale of rough diamonds for the 2018-2020 contract period, including…
【Muzo, Colomb】Women of Colombia’s Emerald Mines Shine After Smashing Taboo
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the resilience of Colombia’s “guaqueras”—women who defy long-standing superstitions to search for emeralds in mine…
【Boyaca Regio】Tracing the Green War • Patrick Zachmann
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a rare glimpse into Colombia’s perilous emerald trade, exploring the journey from the mines to global markets. It…
【Muzo City, C】Here Lies the World’s Priceless ‘Emerald’, for Which People Risk Their Lives
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the perilous conditions surrounding Colombia’s lucrative emerald mining industry, where the pursuit of valuable…