Louise Roe & Gemfields

To mitigate the hardships caused by the insurgency in Cabo Delgado province, Montepuez Ruby has donated 5.5 tonnes of seeds to two communities badly affected by the violence.

The ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ was unveiled in July 2021 as a way of promoting transparency on the level of natural resource wealth shared with host country governments.

The day of love is upon us, and there is no better Valentine’s gift than a piece of fine jewellery glittering with glamorous coloured gemstones.

The Donna Hourani x Gemfields ‘The Bridge’ capsule collection is a collaboration between Dubai-based, Lebanese-born jewellery designer Hourani and Gemfields, a world-leading miner and marketer of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones.

When it comes to buying coloured gemstones, there are a host of factors to consider – and not all of them are obvious!

On 25 August, Cabo Delgado’s Secretary of State officially inaugurated Wikhupuri village, previously referred to as the Resettlement Village, built by Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) to house 105 families.

The Kagem emerald mine – majority owned by Gemfields in partnership with the Zambian government – has taken a leap forward, encouraging women to come forward for training and employment as heavy equipment operators.

The stylist behind Gemfields’ latest photoshoot gives her top tips for how to style emeralds and rubies. She also talks about the importance of colour and the stunning visuals that are taking social media by storm.

Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada (“MRM”), in which Gemfields holds a 75% interest, is located in the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique. There have been incidents attributed to insurgency in the province since 2017, with the most recent attacks in June and July of 2022 occurring at a closer proximity to operations than before.

The Kagem emerald mine in Zambia has been awarded ISO certification in acknowledgement of its high standards.

Kagem has committed a sum of USD 172,500 to fund scholarships for mining and geology students at the university.