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Ford to lead blockchain pilot that traces cobalt mined in Congo

The carmaker will use a blockchain-based platform to trace supplies of cobalt from a Chinese-owned mine in the Congo for the batteries in its electric cars, in an effort to ensure they are not linked to human rights abuses.

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Tiffany joins top diamond miners in disclosing origins of gemstones

The New York-based jeweller has launched its own program to identify for customers the country where their diamonds were mined, and, eventually, information on where they were cut, polished and set.

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Lucara Diamond kicks off the year with 127-carat find at Karowe

The 127 carat, top white gem diamond, is one of the of 129 precious stones of over 100 carats the company has recovered at the mine since it began operations in 2012.

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