GEMSTONES

Gemstone miner Gemfields, which operates the Kagem mine, in Zambia, and the Montepuez ruby mine, in Mozambique, has identified “huge potential” to market Zambia’s responsibly-sourced emeralds to consumers in China, the miner reveals in its first report…

The world’s biggest ruby mine, Gemfields’ Montepuez operation in northern Mozambique, has reported an outbreak of coronavirus. The company had already placed the operation under care and maintenance in April due to the pandemic, and on July 12 “a few” …

Gemstone miner Gemfields has completed its delisting from the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX).

It announced the delisting in April, stating that none of the company’s issued shares have traded on the BSX and that the BSX listing was no longer required n…

A Tanzanian hand-miner became an instant millionaire after selling the two of the largest tanzanite gems ever discovered to the government.

The East African nation’s central bank paid Saniniu Laizer 7.7-billion shillings ($3.3-million) for the stones,…

In its quest to promote Zambia’s emeralds to buyers across the world, gemstone miner Gemfields has introduced the third instalment in its short film series dedicated to coloured gemstones.

The buyer’s guide film is aimed at educating consumers on ever…

London-headquartered Gemfields, which owns the Kagem emerald mine, in Zambia, and the Montepuez ruby mine, in Mozambique, has become the first gemstone company in the world to be recognised as a corporate member by the Voluntary Principles on Security …

Gemstone miner Gemfields has launched the second of four short films, the latest edition of which is dedicated to the emerald – the birthstone of the month of May.

The aim of these short films is to give viewers an understanding of what coloured gemst…

Diamond miner Gemfields has become the first and only gemstone producer to be recognised as a corporate member by Voluntary Principles. A globally recognised initiative by governments, companies and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) to confront huma…

Ruby and emerald miner Gemfields has become the first and only gemstone producer to be recognised as a corporate member by Voluntary Principles. A globally recognised initiative by governments, companies and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) to conf…

Gemstone miner Gemfields has suspended all but critical operations at its Montepuez ruby mine (MRM), in Mozambique, as of April 22, with only security, maintenance and other essential services being rendered to ensure the mine can resume normal operati…