Raising the Bar on Trust and Transparency in the Retail Gold Market
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights key barriers to gold investment, particularly for first-time buyers. As the World Gold Council’s research…
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【Central Afri】Central African Republic: International Diamond Embargo Lifted
Editor’s NoteThe Kimberley Process has voted to fully lift sanctions, permitting diamond exports from all regions of the country for the first time…
【North Americ】Provenance Proof Revolutionizes the Gemstone Industry with Blockchain Technology
Editor’s NoteSwiss GRC has partnered with OpResONE to launch its GRC Toolbox software in North America, aiming to strengthen governance, risk, and…
【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,…
【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…