Semi-infinite optimization meets industry: a deterministic approach to gemstone cutting

Küfer, K. H., Stein, O., & Winterfeld, A. (2008). Semi-infinite optimization meets industry: a deterministic approach to gemstone cutting. SIAM News, 41(8). Link to Article

New strategies for measuring and sorting shaped glass stones using image processing

Kelnar, M., Martinek, R., Bilik, P., Volny, F., Vanus, J., Machacek, Z., & Zidek, J. (2016). New strategies for measuring and sorting shaped glass stones using image processing. Perspectives in Science, 7, 109-113. Link to Article

Mining Phenomenon of Agate Gemstone to Change of Environment, Social and Economic at Southeast Sulawesi Province

WIDAYATI, W., USMAN, I., MULIDDIN, F., IDO, I., & ABDULLAH, W. G. Mining Phenomenon of Agate Gemstone to Change of Environment, Social and Economic at Southeast Sulawesi Province. Link to Article

Interventions for Ensuring the Sustainability of the Small Scale Mining Sector in Namibia

Musiyarira, H. K., Tesh, D., Pillalamarry, M., & Namate, N. (2017). Interventions for Ensuring the Sustainability of the Small Scale Mining Sector in Namibia. Geo-Resources Environment and Engineering (GREE), 2, 196-201. Link to Article

Managing Smart Growth and Sustainability

Go, F., & Govers, R. (Eds.). (2012). International Place Branding Yearbook 2012: Managing Smart Growth and Sustainability. Springer. Link to Book

Rough Cut: Sustainability Issues in the Coloured Gemstone Industry

Cross, J., van der Wal, S., & de Haan, E. (2010). Rough Cut: Sustainability Issues in the Coloured Gemstone Industry. SOMO. Link to Article

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

Early Images of Slavery and Forced Migration in the Americas

Torres, M. D. (2014). Pearl Fishing in the Caribbean - Early Images of Slavery and Forced Migration in the Americas. P. Alberto, E. Chambers, M. D. Torres, C. Gaiter, C. G. Montero, C. E. Henderson, . . . L. Thomas, African Diaspora in the Cultures of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States (pp. 73-82). Newark, DE: University of Delaware Press. Link to Book Chapter

Update on Gemstone Mining in Luc Yen, Vietnam

Long, V., Pardieu, G., Giuliani, P., & Pham Van Long, V. (2013). Update on Gemstone Mining in Luc Yen, Vietnam. Gems & Gemology, 49(4), 233-245. Link to Article

A New Find of Danburite in the Luc Yen Mining Area, Vietnam

Huong, L. T. T., Otter, L. M., Häger, T., Ullmann, T., Hofmeister, W., Weis, U., & Jochum, K. P. (2016). A New Find of Danburite in the Luc Yen Mining Area, Vietnam. Gems & Gemology, 52(4). Link to Article

Big Sky Country Sapphire

Hsu, T., Lucas, A., Kane, R. E., McClure, S. & Renfro, N. (2017) Big Sky Country Sapphire: Visiting Montana’s Alluvial Deposits. Gems & Gemology, 53(2). Link to Article

Geology and Development of the Lomonosov Diamond Deposit, Northwestern Russia

Smit, K. V., & Shor, R. (2017). Geology and Development of the Lomonosov Diamond Deposit, Northwestern Russia Gems & Gemology, 53(2). Link to Article

Case E Turning a Gemstone into a Diamond

Gramon-Suba, I., & Holt, C. (2013). Case E Turning a Gemstone into a Diamond: A Green Design and Branding Strategy for The City of Bucharest. In International Place Branding Yearbook 2012(pp. 132-144). Palgrave Macmillan UK. Link to Article

Origin and properties of Oltu gemstone coal

Karayigit, A. I. (2007). Origin and properties of Oltu gemstone coal. Energy Sources, Part A, 29(14), 1279-1284. Link to Article

Gemstone Deposits in Turkey

Hatipoglu, M., Babalik, H., & Chamberlain, S. (2010). Gemstone Deposits in Turkey. Rocks & Minerals, 85(2), 124-133. Link to Article

Small-scale mining and mineral stone/gemstone cross border trade and marketing in Tanzania

Wangwe, S. M. (1997). Small-scale mining and mineral stone/gemstone cross border trade and marketing in Tanzania. Discussion Paper. Dar es Salaam: Economic and Social Research Foundation.

“No cow makes this sort of profit”

Smith, N. M. (2016). “No cow makes this sort of profit”: Capital, success, and Maasai gemstone traders in Tanzania. The Extractive Industries and Society, 3(2), 442-449. Link to Article

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