【Arusha, Tanz】Gemstone Buyers Embrace Tanzania’s New Online Auction System
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Tanzania’s launch of a new online auction system for gemstones, overseen by the Mining Commission. The…
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【London, UK】Responsible Sourcing Newsletter: Uniting Markets, Assurance Programme Enhancements & CoO Reporting Framework
Editor’s NoteThe London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has appointed Nirali Shah as its new Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Director. With…
Responsible Jewellery Council Appoints New Leader
Editor’s NoteThe Responsible Jewellery Council has appointed a new leader to enhance its mission of promoting ethical and sustainable practices…
【India】Silver Jewellery Gets Safer: Government Makes HUID Compulsory for Hallmarked Silver, Boosting Transparency and Consumer Trust
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant regulatory change in India’s jewellery sector, where the mandatory Hallmarking Unique…
【European Uni】Conflict Minerals Regulation
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the EU’s 2017 regulation aimed at curbing the trade in conflict minerals—such as tin, tantalum, tungsten, and…
【Ghana】Ghana Becomes First West African Nation to Lead Kimberley Process
Editor’s NoteGhana’s election as Vice Chair (2026) and Chair (2027) of the Kimberley Process marks a historic first for a West African nation within…
【Dubai, UAE】UAE regulations about precious metal sourcing exceed OECD guidelines, says minister
Editor’s NoteIn his keynote address at the Dubai Precious Metal Conference, UAE Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi emphasized the nation’s…
【Ethiopia】Ethiopia Moves to Regulate Gemstone Trade Through ECX
Editor’s NoteEthiopia is moving to formalize its gemstone trade by integrating it into the national commodity exchange, aiming to curb illicit trade…
IIGJ Lab Updates Ruby Treatment Report Terminology to Align with Global Laboratory Standards
Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to reflect the IIGJ Laboratory’s revised terminology for ruby treatment reports, which aims to standardize…
【Montreal, Ca】The Rise of Ethical Jewellery in Montreal
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Montreal’s growing role as a center for ethical jewellery in Canada, driven by increasing consumer demand for…