Fine jewelry is a unique class of ornaments composed of precious metals and gemstones.
Premium-grade metals such as gold, platinum, and sliver, and gemstones such as pearls …

Artisanal and small‐scale mining (ASM) make up roughly 90% of the colored gemstone
trade, a still untamed industry where money laundering, cartels, arms purchases, and crime …

Georesources comprise spaces of relevant geological value with the potential to be used
and managed as a resource. Therefore, georesources are an essential development factor …

Artisanal and small-scale miners are facing unprecedented challenges due to the novel
coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The paper adopts a practice-based approach to examine …

Abstract Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) is a semiconductor chip with a light-sensitive
sensor. The CCD has been used in many fields of engineering, including astronomy …

Sri Lankan gem mining and extractive industry communities experience enormous amounts
of devastation from mass flooding events. Despite the pressing importance of understanding …

Artisanal and small-scale processes of dyeing of agates are usually non standardized and
often ineffective. In the Brazilian scenario, local arrangements need actions to improve the …

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is widely employed in many sectors, but research on
its implementation in the jewelry sector is lacking. To support the industry's long-term growth …

The mining industry provides valuable mined commodities and financial support for
communities worldwide. Mining has become safer for workers. Significant injustices …

Background The discovery spurred further exploration, leading to the expansion of opal
mining into neighboring districts. Numerous cooperative groups, composed of small-scale …