Editor’s NoteThis article examines the evolving global mining sector, highlighting two key players—Southern Sky Opal Mines and China Southern Rare…
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the enduring allure of Muzo green emeralds, prized for their legendary color and origin. As we look ahead, these…
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses advancements in extraction techniques at Colombia’s renowned Muzo emerald mines. While the full text was not…
Editor’s NoteThis article explains the paradox of “rare earth” elements—metals that are globally scarce yet concentrated enough in certain regions…
Editor’s NoteThis article details Gemfields’ successful $32 million auction of Zambian emeralds, highlighting the sale of the record-breaking Imboo…
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex legacy of jade in Chinese culture, tracing how ancient reverence has fueled a modern, high-stakes…
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how Entre Ríos province has achieved over 80% market share in supplying silica sand to Argentina’s Vaca Muerta…
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the lives of Colombia’s “guaqueros,” the informal miners who search for emeralds in the country’s famed mines. It…
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the remarkable origin of Ilakaka, a town in southern Madagascar that emerged almost overnight following the 1998…
Editor’s NoteThis article profiles the women breaking barriers in Colombia’s male-dominated emerald mining industry. Driven by economic necessity and…