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Why Due Diligence in the Mineral World Has Become Essential
INTERVIEW Why Due Diligence in the Mineral World Has Become EssentialCurated by GVO – Geo Veritas Observatory Introduction Today, for our series dedicated to analysing
Auction Sale of Rhodochrosite Specimens from the Sweet Home Mine (Colorado, USA) — October 2024
On 18 October 2024, Heritage Auctions presented a Sweet Home Mine rhodochrosite as the “top lot” in its Fine Minerals Auction, confirming the strong market
Theft of Native Gold Nuggets at the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, Paris — September 2025
During the night of 15–16 September 2025, a break-in occurred in the museum’s geology and mineralogy gallery, where several native gold nuggets were stolen, with
Crimes and Seizures in the Context of Gem & Mineral Shows
A multi-agency investigation in Tucson (USA) resulted in the seizure of paleontological resources — including dinosaur bones — intended for sale at gem and mineral
Why Mineral Due Diligence Matters
In a market where single specimens can reach six-figure prices and museum-grade gold or rhodochrosite compete with fine art, provenance and legal risk can no
