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Provenance Program for Artisanal Miners Launches
Organizations around the world have launched a pilot traceability project for artisanal diamond mining in the Democratic
News Jun 02, 2022 Rapaport News
Artisanal mining Sierra Leone
New Project Aims to Restore Damaged Mining Land
Nongovernmental organization Resolve has launched a project to rehabilitate land affected by artisanal and small-scale diamond mining in Africa.
News May 09, 2022 Rapaport News
Dorothee Gizenga
Industry ‘Bridge Builder’ Dorothée Gizenga Dies
Dorothée Gizenga, a long-serving advocate for artisanal diamond miners, passed away of complications from diabetes on February 18 in Kinshasa,
News Feb 21, 2022 Rapaport News
Artisanal Miners Sierra Leone
A Crucial Moment for Artisanal Miners
The question of how to tackle the hardships facing informal diamond miners is as pressing today as it was when it first
Analysis Aug 10, 2020 Avi Krawitz
AWDC Mandeleo
AWDC Launches Artisanal Certification in Guinea
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) will introduce a certification project for Guinea’s artisanal miners that
News Mar 15, 2020 Rapaport News
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DDI Appoints Ian Rowe as Executive Director
The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) has promoted Ian Rowe to executive director. He will replace Dorothée Gizenga,
News Aug 19, 2019 Rapaport News
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The Drive to Lift the Artisanal Stigma
The community of Fandehun is not used to pomp and ceremony. The modest village in the heart of Sierra Leone’s
News Jun 12, 2019 Avi Krawitz
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DDI Unveils Standards for Artisanal Miners
A new program by the Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) aims to help artisanal miners receive certification to show their
News Apr 28, 2019 Rapaport News
Feriel Zerouki
De Beers Exec Honored for Responsible Practices
Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) will present Feriel Zerouki with its award for leadership in responsible
News Apr 01, 2019 Rapaport News
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DEF to Gift $500K to Students, Entrepreneurs
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has approved up to $500,000 in grants to help students and young entrepreneurs in countries
News Jul 18, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers to Sell Diamonds from Artisanal Miners
De Beers announced plans to work with artisanal miners in Sierra Leone to ensure their diamonds are ethically sourced
News Apr 22, 2018 Rapaport News
Stephane Fischler
Fischler Elected VP of World Diamond Council
The World Diamond Council’s (WDC) board named Stephane Fischler as its vice-president (VP), meaning he will succeed
News Jul 24, 2016 Rapaport News
DDI
Anglo American Group Donates to Diamond Development Initiative
The charitable arm of De Beers parent company Anglo American plc has made a three-year contribution to the Diamond
News Dec 23, 2015 Rapaport News
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DDI to Manage Kimberley Process Technical Assistance
The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) began coordinating the technical assistance function of the Kimberley Process with
News Nov 04, 2014 Jeff Miller
DDI
Diamond Development Hosts Panel Discussion at JA NY Summer Show
Press Release: The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) will be hosting an interactive panel discussion as part of this year's
Press Release Jul 24, 2014 DDI
ethical diamonds
Industry Thought Leaders Discuss Ethics and the Diamond Pipeline
The importance of encouraging diamond source responsibility and the best ways to inspire ethical behavior in the jewelry
Video Aug 07, 2013 Rapaport News
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Todd Reed Renews Support for Diamond Development Initiative
Press Release: The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) is pleased to announce that renowned jewelry designer Todd Reed
Press Release Jul 09, 2013 DDI
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American Jewelry Design Council Members Support DDI
Press Release: The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) is pleased to announce that members of the American Jewelry Design
Press Release May 14, 2013 DDI
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