【Cameroon, Ce】Nearly 5,000 Carats of Diamonds Produced Annually Along Cameroon-CAR Border
Editor’s NoteThis report highlights the persistent challenge of informal diamond trafficking along the Cameroon-CAR border, underscoring how porous…
Supply Chain
【Madagascar】’Zone Rouge’: An Army of Children Toils in African Mines
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the widespread use of child labor in informal mica mines, focusing on the so-called ‘Red Zone’ in Madagascar. It…
【Cameroon, Ce】Approximately 5,000 Carats of Diamonds Produced Annually Along Cameroon-CAR Border
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the persistent challenge of formalizing artisanal diamond mining in eastern Cameroon. While annual production is…
【Madagascar】Over 10,000 Children Work in Madagascar’s Mines to Extract Mica
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the troubling use of child labor in Madagascar’s mica supply chain, a mineral common in everyday products. It…
8 Blockchain Startups Disrupting The Supply Chain Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights eight blockchain startups pioneering new approaches to supply chain management. While the full details of their…
【Beijing, Chi】’Made in China’ Lab-Grown Diamonds Aim for the Global Market
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant shift in China’s diamond industry, from primarily supplying industrial abrasives to entering the…
【Hong Kong】Chow Tai Fook Joins Pilot Project of Diamond Blockchain Platform Tracr
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant step in the adoption of blockchain technology within the luxury goods sector. The participation of…
CIBJO Establishes Industry-Wide Working Committee on Responsible Sourcing Guidance
Editor’s NoteCIBJO has formed a new committee to develop industry-wide Responsible Sourcing Guidelines for the jewelry, gem, and precious metals…
【London, Unit】Jewellery’s Naughty Little Secret: Treated Gemstones
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of the gemstone industry: the near-universality of treatments. As expert…
【Latin Americ】Why Latin America Has Failed to Halt the Advance of Illegal Gold Mining
Editor’s NoteThis report examines the systemic failures enabling organized crime’s grip on Latin America’s illicit gold mining trade, highlighting a…