【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…
Value Addition
【Abuja, Niger】Alake: Africa Ready to Set Agenda for Gold, Gemstone Development
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant policy shift as African nations, led by Nigeria’s Dr. Dele Alake, move to capture more value from…
【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…