Episode 11: Empowering Artisanal Miners in Sierra Leone  In this episode, we’re focusing on the topic of artisanal mining and how, by supporting small-scale miners, we’re helping create a better diamond world for everyone.  Artisanal mining accounts for 20 per cent of the global mining industry and so, as market leaders, we’re building the ethical foundations of a fairer industry and making positive change throughout the diamond value chain.  We speak to Ruby Stocklin-Weinberg, George Boima Abdulai and Musa Saquee at GemFair, a De Beers group programme based in Sierra Leone. Together they unpack how they’re creating a secure route to market for small-scale miners and helping them get a fair price for their diamonds.  Ethical practice, thriving communities, equal opportunity and the natural world are topics teeming with questions – and if you’ve got one for us, we’d love to hear from you. So, if there’s something you think we should discuss in a future episode, do get in touch with us at [email protected].  If you’re enjoying the show, please share it with someone you think might enjoy it as well. Never miss another show by following us at Anchor or wherever you subscribe to your podcasts.  Today, you’ll learn about:  GemFair and its work in Sierra Leone. 02.53  How GemFair training officers are tackling human rights abuses. 06:51  The female miners in Kenema getting a fair price for their diamonds. 08:46  The challenges facing the artisanal mining sector. 11:04  Ruby, George and Musa shout out the people at GemFair making change happen. 13:03.  Resources  Find out more about GemFair’s work connecting artisanal miners to the global diamond marketplace on its website.  Transcript Click here to access a full transcript of this episode.