South Africa mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation
The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste.
It’s been a rapid turnaround as cutting centers in India and Antwerp rushed to replenish supplies they’d been unable to buy during the worst of the crisis.
Everledger says its platform is now being used by diamond retailers to evidence their sustainability credentials and compliance with regulatory requirements.