The New Stone Age, I noted how, as early as the 16th century, German mineralogist Georgius Agricola pioneered modern mining practices by focusing on miners' health and safety, as well as the protection of lands where excavations were carried out.
The progress of change has been slow, but has quickened over the past couple of decades as we've realised the hidden price the world has to pay for the things we want.Enter the new era of stone transparency.
It is driven by brands instigating pipeline integrity controls, as well as entirely new technology. Tracr, a blockchain-backed platform that establishes provenance, authenticity and traceability throughout the diamond industry, uses artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and advanced.
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