【Panna, Madhy】Panna Diamond Mining: From Having Less Than 500 Rupees to Finding a 12 Lakh Rupee Diamond! | Madhya Pradesh

Editor’s NoteThis story of a miner’s extraordinary find in Panna reminds us that fortune can indeed strike in the most unexpected places. It’s a…

【Lemshuku, Si】Tanzania Puts Youth at the Centre of Gemstone Mining with New Licences and Buying Centre in Lemshuku

Editor’s NoteTanzania is actively integrating youth into its mining sector through targeted licensing initiatives and infrastructure development,…

【Erongo Regio】The Rough Hand of the Market. Extracting Semi-Precious Stones in Namibia for Global Supply Chains

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the complex journey of semi-precious stones from artisanal mining sites in Namibia to the global market, detailing…

【Lemshuku, Si】New Mining Licenses Propel Tanzanian Youth Towards Prosperity

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines Tanzania’s strategic move to integrate youth into the mining sector’s future through a new licensing initiative…

【Accra, Ghana】Ghana Launches Gold Traceability System to Combat Illegal Mining by End 2025

Editor’s NoteGhana is taking a major step to formalize its $6.3 billion small-scale gold mining sector. As announced by the Ghana Gold Board, a…

【Manica, Moza】Angle: Mozambique’s Illegal Mining, the Cost of the Jackpot is Soil Pollution

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the perilous conditions faced by illegal miners in Mozambique, who endure significant risks in pursuit of…

【Ankeniheny-Z】Madagascar’s Mining Rush Has Caused No More Deforestation Than Farming

Editor’s NoteThis article explores a surprising case where sapphire mining in a protected rainforest appears to have caused less environmental damage…

【Ankeniheny-Z】Madagascar’s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming – new study

Editor’s NoteThis article challenges conventional assumptions about mining’s environmental impact by examining a surprising case study in Madagascar….

【Coscuez, Col】Women Staff Colombian Emerald Mines

Editor’s NoteThis article explores a quiet shift in Colombia’s perilous emerald mines, where women are now entering tunnels traditionally worked only…

【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar Miners Toil for Swiss Watches

Editor’s NoteThis article is a condensed summary of a report by award-winning journalist Julie Zaugg. It examines the harsh realities of sapphire…