An article by Jutarat Tongpiam that was released through Agence France in March, details why the Burmese gem boycott, which Jewelers of America and CRJP strongly advocate, is not an appropriate course of action. ~ Marc “Jewellers associations from around the world plan to meet in Switzerland next month to draft a letter calling on

The Diavik Mine in Canada’s NW Territories Introduction: Canadian diamonds have become the clear choice for many people who wish to avoid the African supply chain, even though many countries in Africa depend upon this resource to survive. This article, written by Alan Young and Larry Innes of the NGO, Canadian Boreal Initiative, points to

Introduction: Kirsten Hund is a Senior Scientist in the Sustainability Unit of SRK Consulting in Johannesburg, South Africa. This statement was part of a larger email correspondence in the Madison Dialogue. It brings another perspective to a recent theme on this blog: ActionAid’s critique on Anglo Platinum, Anglo’s Response, and Estelle Levin’s post on business