An Overview: Jade Value Tripled in Five Years

Here you will find an overview of the international jade market focusing on the British Columbia nephrite supply and demand. A very positive report mixed with insights into why the market exists. The link is here: http://www.mining.com/web/b-c-s-2016-jade-mining-season-starts-on-a-high-note/

Magical Jade: Folk Tales of Jade Objects Moving About

I'm linking directly to the site for this claim about the ability of jade artifacts to move from place to place, rather than copy the material here. I haven't been in touch with the site owner for permission to reprint. These are folk tales but will have meaning for those who share a belief in jade's mystic powers. Click here for the link.

Six Top Auction Houses for Buying, Selling, Viewing Jade

Some of the finest and certainly most expensive examples of jade artistry are found at auction, particularly the high-end international auctions. While prices may be prohibitive for many of us, on-line or print catalogs provide rare views of these objects.

Here are some of the top auction houses and links to pages where some of their jade offerings may be

What's In a Name? $1.25 million

 A Canadian mining firm is purchasing the domain name "Jade.Com" for $1.25 million, according to report on a site monitoring the domain name business. CDN Jade Mine Resources Inc. announced the agreement, according to Domainnamewire.Com. The firm said the purchase "could significantly expand our customer reach by developing a strong platform for the global trade of jade." As yet there has been no comment from Future Media Architects, present owners of the name.

Where is China’s Natural Jade Located?

It is difficult for a westerner with no knowledge of Chinese language to follow the trails to sources of Chinese jade. Information on the internet varies greatly in credibility and is often confusing or contradictory.

Many sources say there is no jadeite in China, only nephrite jade. It seems most likely that jadeite is found but it is not of gem quality. 

On the other hand it is stated that good quality jadeite is found in Tibet, now claimed by China. You may also find it said that there is

New Film Explores Realities of "Jade City"

A documentary shedding some light on the life of fortune hunters in war-torn Kachin in Myanmar Burma has premiered in Berlin. "Jade City" is the work of Taiwan-based director Midi-Z, who was born in Myanmar. Although framed by the hopes and problems of jade miners, the film is centrally a family story, a search for a long-lost brother.
I didn't see a reference to the language of the film, a trailer located here (link) seems to be silent. There is also a post on YouTube claiming to be the entire film but you are directed from there to another site, I didn't follow.
Some criticism focuses on length and low-key approach; without seeing the film I offer no criticism here. The film industry magazine Variety provides a review of the film located here (link).
UPDATE: Found another review which mentions subtitles. And gives further insight into the quality of the film, comparing it to home movies but at the same time praising the insights into the shadowy world of freelance jade hunting. The review is found here.

An Important In-Depth Interview with a Master of Scholar Stones

Scholar stones are also known as viewing stones and Suiseki, a valued cultural treasure that is becoming a popular collectible. Although composed of many types of stone, it is not uncommon to find them in jade. This interview, conducted by the editor of the Jade News & Notes blog, will provide substantial insight into a fascinating field. The interview may be found here (link).