All articles tagged with #diamond mining
Two friends in Panna, Madhya Pradesh, discovered a 15.34-carat gem-quality diamond worth approximately $55,000, which they plan to auction, potentially transforming their lives amid the region's poverty and diamond-rich reserves.
The Nama community in South Africa, historically rich in diamonds, has faced land dispossession, environmental damage, and lack of economic benefits despite legal victories over land rights, with ongoing disputes over wealth distribution and environmental rehabilitation.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Wagner's gold and diamond mining operations, targeting the Russian private military company for its involvement in conflicts abroad. The move is part of the U.S. government's efforts to curb Wagner's activities and limit its access to financial resources.