Press Release: RapNet Votes No on Synthetic Diamonds
Editor’s NoteRapNet, a major diamond trading network, has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency by voting to exclude undisclosed synthetic…
Transparency
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…
【Brussels, Be】African Diamond Conference: Here is the Speech by the Guinean Minister of Mines and Geology
Editor’s NoteThis excerpt is from the opening remarks of Guinea’s Minister of Mines, outlining key mining sector reforms implemented since 2010….
【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…
【Côte d’Ivoir】Côte d’Ivoire: Audit Reveals Abuses in Public Procurement
Editor’s NoteThis audit of public contracts in Côte d’Ivoire reveals a systemic failure in procurement oversight, with 95% of sampled direct awards…
【South Korea】U.S. Conflict Minerals Regulation: “Must Thoroughly Verify and Prove Origin”
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the expanding reach of global conflict mineral regulations, as major U.S. tech firms begin due diligence on…