Namibian cuprous oxide gemstone could hold key to quantum computers
Mining News Pro - New research led by the UK’s University of St Andrews found that a special form of light made using an ancient Namibian gemstone could be the key to new light-based quantum computers, which could solve long-held scientific mysteries.
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‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits
Mining News Pro - Researchers at The University of Hong Kong co-developed an autonomous ‘hunter drone’ that seeks out targets at night using a scanning laser. The mechanism could effectively be used to find new mineral deposits.
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Zambia drops 15% export tax on gemstones
Mining News Pro - Zambia will suspend a 15% export tax on gemstones, excluding diamonds, from Jan. 1 next year as the levy, aimed at raising more revenues ended up affecting the country’s output.
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Myanmar’s new gemstone law is flawed says Global Witness
Mining News Pro - Myanmar’s parliament has passed a new law governing the gemstone sector. According to international anti-corruption NGO Global Witness, “the law may do little to reform the notoriously corrupt, conflict-tainted, multi-billion dollar jade sector while allowing companies involved in illegal activities and human rights and environmental harms to secure access to the valuable mineral.”
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