Environmental Stewardship in Gemstone Mining: Quo Vadis?

Cartier, L.E., 2010. Environmental Stewardship in Gemstone Mining: Quo Vadis? Incolor, 2-9.  Link to Article

An overview of the impact of mining and mineral processing operations on water resources and water quality in the Zambezi, Limpopo and Olifants Catchments in Southern Africa

Ashton, P. J., Love, D., Mahachi, H., & Dirks, P. H. G. M. (2001). An overview of the impact of mining and mineral processing operations on water resources and water quality in the Zambezi, Limpopo and Olifants Catchments in Southern Africa. Contract Report to the Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (Southern Africa) Project, by CSIR-Environmentek, Pretoria and Geology Department, University of Zimbabwe-Harare. Report No. ENV-PC, 42.  Link to Report

Tanzanite as conflict gem

Schroeder, R. A. (2010). Tanzanite as conflict gem: Certifying a secure commodity chain in Tanzania. Geoforum, 41(1), 56-65. Link to Article

Assessment of mine ventilation systems and air pollution impacts on artisanal tanzanite miners at Merelani, Tanzania

Mayala, L. P., Veiga, M. M., & Khorzoughi, M. B. (2016). Assessment of mine ventilation systems and air pollution impacts on artisanal tanzanite miners at Merelani, Tanzania. Journal of Cleaner Production, 116, 118-124. Link to Article

Governing the ungovernable?

Lahiri-Dutt, K., & Brown, H. (2017). Governing the ungovernable? Reflections on informal gemstone mining in high-altitude borderlands of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Local Environment, 1-16. Link to Article

The Legendary Gem Mines of Mogok Myanmar (Burma)

Cartier, L.E., (2016). The Legendary Gem Mines of Mogok Myanmar (Burma): Is Responsible Sourcing Possible Beyond Sanctions?. National Geographic Blog. Link to Article

Socio-economic and environmental impact of mining on women in Kasigau mining zone in Taita Taveta County

Mwakumanya, M. A., Maghenda, M., & Juma, H. (2016). Socio-economic and environmental impact of mining on women in Kasigau mining zone in Taita Taveta County. Journal of Sustainable Mining, 15(4), 197-204. Link to Article

Colombian mining sustainability

Escobar, J. M. M., & Baena, O. J. R. (2010). Colombian mining sustainability. Dyna, 77(161), 149-151. Link to Article

Conservation Gemstones, Beyond Fair Trade

Cartier, L.E., Pardieu, V., 2012. Conservation Gemstones, Beyond Fair Trade. National Geographic Blog. Link to Article

The ecology of diamond sourcing: from mined to synthetic gems as a sustainable transition.

Ali, S. H. (2017). The ecology of diamond sourcing: from mined to synthetic gems as a sustainable transition. Journal of Bioeconomics, 19(1), 115-126. Link to Article