Montepuez’ GEMFIELDS rubi mine – newest updates on the world’s single largest ruby and corundum deposit


Discovered in 2009, Montepuez (Mozambique) is the world’s single largest ruby and corundum deposit. GEMFIELDS acquired a 75% interest in the concession in June 2011 from Mwiriti Lda. Montepuez Ruby Mining Lda (“MRM”) is the project operator and a joint venture between Gemfields and Mwiriti Lda. GEMFIEDLS released two documents on Montepuez by SRK Consulting.

According to the Reserves and Resources presentation:

  • 16 million carats (“mct”) produced to date.
  • To date a total of USD55 million has been invested , generating current total revenue of USD122 million.

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Luís Chambel

Exploration & Research Mining Engineer, MSc Engineering Geology, MBA, PhD European Engineer -EUR ING; Euro Geologist - EURO GEOL

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