Mozambique

【Mozambique; 】A Once-in-a-Century Discovery: Estrela de Fura, the World’s Most Gem-Quality Ruby

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the unveiling in Dubai of the “Estrela de Fura,” a 101-carat rough ruby now recognized as the world’s largest…

【Northern Moz】Ruby Mines in Mozambique

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the troubling intersection of global luxury demand and local conflict. As rubies gain value on the international…

【Mozambique】Mozambique: Gemfields Announces Record Ruby Auction Results

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Editor’s NoteThis article details Gemfields’ record-breaking ruby auction in Bangkok, which achieved the highest revenue in the company’s history….

【Cabo Delgado】In Mozambique, Total Faces the Threat of Jihadists

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the suspension of a major energy project in Mozambique by French company Total, highlighting the growing impact of…

【Montepuez, M】In Northern Mozambique, the Hidden Face of the Ruby Fever

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Editor’s NoteThis report from northern Mozambique reveals the harsh reality of informal ruby mining, where individuals risk everything for survival…

【Nthoro, Cabo】In Northeastern Mozambique, Nthoro and the Curse of Rubies

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the stark reality of Nthoro, a Mozambican village whose discovery of rubies has brought not prosperity, but a…

【Montepuez, M】Mozambique: The Coveted Rubies of Montepuez

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines Mozambique’s rapid rise to dominate the global ruby market, a shift driven by large-scale international investment…

【Cabo Delgado】The Emergence of Violent Extremism in Northern Mozambique

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the emergence of a new militant group in northern Mozambique, analyzing the complex interplay of international…

【Montepuez, M】In Mozambique, Ruby Extraction Takes on the Color of Blood

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Editor’s NoteThis article recounts the serendipitous 2009 discovery of Mozambique’s first ruby by woodcutter Suleimane Hassane. From a single stone…