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

Origin of tanzanite and associated gemstone mineralization at Merelani, Tanzania

Harris, C., Hlongwane, W., Gule, N., & Scheepers, R. (2014). Origin of tanzanite and associated gemstone mineralization at Merelani, Tanzania. South African Journal of Geology, 117(1), 15-30. Link to Article

Geology and occurrence of gems in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka: Expedition to the Island of Jewels

Lucas, A., Sammoon, A., Jayarajah, A. P., Hsu, T., & Padua, P. (2014). Sri Lanka: Expedition to the Island of Jewels. Gems & Gemology, 50(3). 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

Growth Strategy for the Namibian Jewellery Industry and Coloured Gemstone and Associated Value Chains

MITSMED (2017). Growth Strategy for the Namibian Jewellery Industry and Coloured Gemstone and Associated Value Chains, 60pp. Link to Report

Governing the Gemstone Sector: Considerations for Myanmar

NRGI (2017). Governing the Gemstone Sector: Considerations for Myanmar, 11p. Link to Report

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

Update on Gemstone Mining in Northern Mozambique

Vertriest, W., & Pardieu, V. (2016). Update on Gemstone Mining in Northern MozambiqueE. Link to Report

Prospecting methods for coloured gemstone deposits in Kenya

Simonet, C., & Okundi, S. (2003). Prospecting methods for coloured gemstone deposits in Kenya. African Journal of Science and Technology, 4(1). Link to Article

General setting of coloured gemstone deposits in the Mozambique Belt of Kenya—preliminary considerations

Simonet, C., Okundi, S., & Masai, P. (2000, November). General setting of coloured gemstone deposits in the Mozambique Belt of Kenya—preliminary considerations. InProc. 9th Conf. Geol. Soc. Kenya, Nairobi (pp. 123-138).  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

The Character and Profile of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gemstone Mining Community in Taita Taveta County

Anyona, S, & Rop, B. (2015). The Character and Profile of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gemstone Mining Community in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Proceedings Of Sustainable Research And Innovation Conference, 0, 109-125. Link to Article

The Proposed Gemstone Centre and its Likely Impacts on Small Scale Mining Industry in Taita Taveta County

Anyona, S., & Rop, B. (2015, May). The Proposed Gemstone Centre and its Likely Impacts on Small Scale Mining Industry in Taita Taveta County. In Proceedings of Sustainable Research and Innovation Conference (pp. 98-108). Link to Article

Japanese Jadeite:

Abduriyim, A., Saruwatari, K., & Katsurada, Y. (2017). JAPANESE JADEITE: HISTORY, CHARACTERISTICS, AND COMPARISON WITH OTHER SOURCES. Gems & Gemology, 53(1). Link to Article