【Chanthaburi,】Tricks and Stones: The Gem Traders of Chanthaburi
Editor’s NoteThis poignant profile captures a moment of transition, as a lifelong gem miner faces the end of his trade. It’s a quiet story of…
mining
【Tegucigalpa,】Honduran Artisans Export One Ton of Opal Monthly to International Market
Editor’s NoteThis report highlights a small but significant export initiative, with Honduran artisan families collectively shipping a ton of opal…
【Democratic R】The Curse of DR Congo’s Tantalum… How Long Will ‘Blood Mobile Phones’ Continue?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex link between minerals sourced from conflict zones like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the…
【South Africa】Oppenheimer Family Exits Management of De Beers
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the Oppenheimer family’s historic exit from De Beers management, marking the end of an era for the global…
【Bogotá, Colo】COLOMBIA. Unprecedented: An 11,000-Carat Emerald
Editor’s NoteThis article describes the exhibition of a colossal 11,000-carat raw emerald, hailed by its owners as potentially the world’s largest….