【Abuja, Niger】Africa Committed to Setting Agenda for Sustainable Gold, Gemstone Development – Alake

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Africa’s strategic push to enhance value addition and sustainable practices within its critical mineral sectors,…

【Lagos, Niger】Women Miners’ Conference to Promote Local Crafts

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the ongoing efforts of Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) to advance gender equality and opportunity within the…

【Lagos, Niger】Women in Mining Nigeria Set for Gold, Gemstone Conference

Editor’s NoteWomen in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) will host a Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition in Lagos from 26–28 November 2025. The event…

【Colombo, Sri】Policy Hurdles Dim Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery Export Brilliance, Warns Industry Chief

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical challenge facing Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery sector. As the industry voices concerns over…

【Busia Region】Uganda Inaugurates Its First Large-Scale Gold Mine with Chinese Investment and Integrated Refinery

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant development in Uganda’s economic landscape. The opening of the Wagagai gold mine, backed by…

Noboa Government Seeks Investors to Build a Gold Refinery in Ecuador

Editor’s NoteEcuador is seeking private investment to build a domestic gold refinery, a move aimed at capturing more value from its mineral resources…

【Pakistan】APCEA Seeks to Revamp Pakistan’s Gemstone Export Landscape

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the potential of Pakistan’s gemstone industry to become a multibillion-dollar sector, emphasizing the need for…

【Tanzania】Global Gem Markets Shift as Tanzania Reasserts Ownership of Tanzanite Trade

Editor’s NoteThis article examines Tanzania’s strategic move to assert greater national control over its lucrative tanzanite gemstone trade. The…

【Dodoma, Tanz】Tanzania, Thailand Sign Pact to Boost Gemstone Industry

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a strategic partnership between Tanzania and Thailand aimed at boosting value addition in Tanzania’s gemstone…

【Tanzania】Tanzania’s Mineral Value Addition Drive Gathers Pace

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the concept of mineral value addition—the process of transforming raw minerals into higher-value products. A…