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...
“IT’S A BOY!” … A Really BIG Boy! … A 262-Pound Baby Elephant Named...
The fourth generation of Asian elephants at the Saint Louis zoo has arrived! And his name is Jet. Jet, named after the fossilized driftwood,...
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...
South Africa’s Inaugural 2025 South Africa Diamond Show, all about Natural Diamond Value, Sustainability...
South Africa’s State Diamond Trader presents the inaugural diamond show in Cape Town, February 2-5. The 2025 South Africa Diamond Show will focus on sustainability and ethical...
Susan Jacques to Retire as GIA President and CEO: GIA Board of Governors to...
CARLSBAD, California – January 14, 2025 - The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the planned retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Jacques,...
Professor Dr. Henry A. Hänni: Former Director of the SSEF, died January 9th, 2025...
Professor Dr. Henry A. Hänni was a pioneering gemological scientist, educator, and mentor whose contributions have shaped the modern field of gemology. He served...
AGTA’s Tucson INSPIRE Seminars and Demonstrations: Plan Ahead
It’s January, and that means we’re all planning our daily schedules for the upcoming days in Tucson, Arizona, at the gems and minerals shows....
Sotheby’s Geneva November Diamond Recap – Several Lessons in Color Grading
The Magnificent Jewels Sale this past November in Geneva featured quite a few fancy color diamonds, with four that really caught our attention. -...
AGA’s 2025 Tucson Conference and Gala: Six Gemological Presentations, and the AGA Antonio C....
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) is pleased to announce that its annual Tucson Gemological Conference and Gala will take place on Wednesday, February 5,...
Mozambique Govt. Officials, Gemfields, Amidst Social Unrest. Country’s Youth Protesting Mineral Resources Funding only...
Having been made aware through several very recent press releases from Gemfields of attacks on MRM property near the ruby mines in northern Mozambique,...
Silesian University of Technology: Politechnika Śląska Hosts Minerals Exchange
Silesian University of Technology: Politechnika Śląska Hosts Minerals Exchange
On Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1, the Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering, and...
Magnificent Jewels: Christie’s New York – The Magnificent Blue Diamond, and Harry Winston’ Stunning...
Magnificent Jewels: Christie's New York - The Magnificent Blue Diamond, and Harry Winston' Stunning Spinels!
"Magnificent Jewels at Christie’s New York will close a...
