But Congolese mining officials say diamonds are a vital source of ­income—if not the only source—for an estimated 1 million small-scale, or artisanal, miners in Congo who dig by hand for the ...

While De Beers does not have artisanal diamond mining operations, the sector accounts for around 10 per cent of global diamond supply by value and provides a vital – and often the only ...

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) stands out as a distinctive ... the promise of mineral wealth – such as gold, diamonds ...

GemFair focuses on developing a responsible sourcing model for the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining sector. It aims to support the formalisation of the artisanal sector by raising ...

Some 200,000 people work in artisanal copper and cobalt mining the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Katanga region. Most of ...

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Illegal small-scale gold and diamond miners ... that 321-474 tonnes of African gold produced through artisanal and small-scale mining and valued at $24-$35 billion goes undeclared each year.

The dazzling diamond ring on your finger has a story that begins long before it is purchased from a jewelry store. This ...

Miata plans to systematically test the Golden Hand, Puma, and Stranger targets through a series of diamond drill holes to a ...