AGTA Joins Forces with Rapaport: Colored Gemstones now on RapNet

In a bold move by the American Gem Trade Association—one that we anticipated at last year's Tucson Elevated Seminar Series featuring Martin Rapaport—the AGTA...

Artisanal Miners in Malawi Butt Heads with the Government Over Mining Rights in Large...

In Malawi, artisanal miners frequently clash with the government over restrictions on access to mining areas designated for large-scale exploration. This has led to...

Future of Opal Mining Remains Up in the Air: Recommendations On Hold According to...

Following up on a feature story in Australia's Mining Monthly magazine, Jeweller Magazine reports that "Debate over the future of opal mining in New...