Rough cut : sustainability issues in the coloured gemstone industry
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Abstract:
This report is intended to outline the social, environmental and economic issues present in the coloured gemstone supply chain. It offers an overview of the coloured gemstone trade, with a specific focus on mining in Africa and processing in Thailand. The report relies mostly on a review of existing literature and publicly available information. Field research was conducted in Thailand and Madagascar.
Authors:
Cross, J.
,
Wal, S. van der
,
Haan, E. de
Country:
Kenya
,
Madagascar
,
Malawi
,
Mozambique
,
Nigeria
,
South Africa
,
Tanzania, United Republic of
,
Zambia
,
Zimbabwe
,
China
,
India
,
Thailand
Category:
Research
ISBN:
978-90-71284-53-3
Keywords:
sustainable development
,
mining
,
trade
,
markets
,
ethics
,
labour
,
human rights
Language:
eng
Organization:
SOMO - Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations
PAGE:
44
Place:
Amsterdam
Publisher:
SOMO
Year:
2010
Region:
Africa
,
Asia
Right:
© 2010 SOMO
Subject:
Economic Development and Trade
Title:
Rough cut : sustainability issues in the coloured gemstone industry