Kagem rolls out Covid-19 jabs for staff

MonoC explores a mystical world of lustrous ruby gems in a two-part film, entitled ‘Gemorphosis’.

The Lufwanyama-based emerald mine is proudly incorporating more female heavy machinery operators into its workforce – demonstrating its commitment to strive towards equal opportunity.

Coloured gemstones stepped into the limelight this year – at the Golden Globes, Emmys and Critics’ Choice Awards – with A-listers complementing their sumptuous gowns with candy-coloured jewels for a vibrant look.

Kagem Mining’s donation of fertiliser to support local farming near the Lufwanyama-based emerald mine prompted a group of farmers to pen a note of thanks.

Building on the findings of the inaugural report in 2020, this latest edition shows that the market for coloured gemstones – especially rubies – is growing in China.

The Lufwanyama-based mine has reached a collective agreement with representatives of the two main unions representing local mine workers on employee pay rises for the forthcoming years.

The prestigious Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) is a leading business-to-consumer and business-to-business jewellery show, now in its 21st year.

A Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed between the Lufwanyama-based mine and the Zambian government, giving the go-ahead to commence construction of this much-needed facility.

July’s Journées de la Haute Joaillerie, held during Paris Couture Week, will see the unveiling of an eclectic collection of couture rings featuring Gemfields’ Mozambican rubies and Zambian emeralds.

Gemfields Foundation has gifted 20 new, state-of-the-art computers to a secondary school close to the emerald mine in Lufwanyama, with the aim of enhancing digital literacy and developing pupils’ ICT skills.

The presidents of Mozambique and Zambia praised the social and economic impact that the mining sector has had on their nations at a joint conference in Beira in April.