【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…
Mining Industry
【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…
【Yaoundé, Cam】Cameroon – Illicit Trade of Central African Diamonds: Government Refutes Accusations
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a visit by Kimberley Process experts to Cameroon, where officials rejected allegations of involvement in illicit…
【Boyacá, Colo】The Dark Side of Gem Stones in Colombia and Beyond
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the global colored gemstone market, focusing on the operations and corporate conduct of a major industry player….
【London, UK】Gemfields Stock and Co: Which Gemstone Titles Shine – and Which Do Not
Editor’s NoteGemfields, a leader in colored gemstones, recently saw a rare setback as its Singapore ruby auction achieved a lower-than-expected price…
【Colombia】Emerald-obsessed mining company sets sights on Colombian emerald extraction
Editor’s NoteGemfields, the world’s leading emerald producer, is making a high-stakes move into Colombia’s dangerous mining regions. This report…
【South Africa】[Mini News] Major Shifts in the Global Diamond Market
Editor’s NoteThe diamond industry faces a pivotal shift as De Beers steps back from its historic role as market regulator. This move, driven by…
【Lusaka, Zamb】Precious Stones with Conflict Potential
Editor’s NoteAs Zambia aims to expand its share of the global gemstone market, this article explores the potential and challenges of its strategy….
【Daejeon, Sou】Globetrotting in Search of Gems… Meet Professor ‘Indiana Jones’ Kim Won-sa
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant geological discovery in Cameroon, estimated to hold diamond reserves equivalent to five years of…