【Bogotá, Colo】Fura Gems Advances Emerald Auctions in Bogotá and Thailand with 180,000-Carat Sample
Editor’s NoteThis article details the recent private auction of rough emeralds from Colombia’s Coscuez mine, highlighting the exclusive,…
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【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp’s Diamond Sector in Deep Crisis: What’s Next for the Industry?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the severe downturn in Antwerp’s diamond trade, citing a 38% drop in rough diamond imports and expert warnings of…
【New Delhi, I】GJEPC Urges Government to Establish Rules for Disclosure of Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council is calling for clear regulations requiring traders to explicitly disclose whether a…
From Mine to Market – Building a More Transparent and Trusted Gold Supply Chain
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the World Gold Council’s 2023 commitment to greater supply chain transparency, including public disclosure of…
【UAE】Ministry of Economy Reviews Due Diligence Guidelines to Ensure Responsible Gold Supply Chain
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the UAE’s efforts to strengthen its gold sector through new due diligence guidelines, aligning with…
【Antwerp, Bel】Diamonds may not be forever: Belgium’s grip on gems shaken by Russian sanctions drive
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the profound impact of the G7’s ban on Russian diamonds on Antwerp’s historic diamond district, a centuries-old…
【India】GeM Portal: Procurement Crosses Rs 4 Trillion Mark in FY24
Editor’s NoteThe Government e-Market (GeM) portal has surpassed a significant milestone this fiscal year, with procurement crossing ₹4 trillion. This…
【Antwerp, Bel】Diamonds: The Year of Traceability
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the G7’s new sanctions targeting Russian diamonds, a key measure aimed at cutting off revenue streams funding the…
【Arequipa, Pe】Deaths in Peruvian Mine Fire Expose Failures of Sustainability Certification
Editor’s NoteThis article examines a critical disconnect between corporate certification and on-the-ground safety practices, following a fatal 2022…
How to Buy Crystals That Don’t Harm People or the Planet
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the environmental footprint of crystal mining, highlighting how its impact differs from large-scale metal…