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210-ton slab of jade unearthed in Hpakant
“Its weight was calculated at 210 tons upon discovery; however the top broke off during the excavation … that was about 40 tons worth.”
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Gems industry welcomes lifting of US sanctions
A delegation representing the American gems industry is visiting Burma to explore opportunities in the country following the lifting of US sanctions.
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Scandal of gem traders’ missing millions continues
Former government ministers have lashed out at embezzlement accusations, leveled at them by the nation’s gem traders association.
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Jade sales fall flat amid fighting in Kachin
The annual gems emporium in Naypyidaw has ended on a low, with jade sales down 63 percent, a decrease blamed on ongoing armed conflict in Kachin State.
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Jade, gems emporium opens in Naypyidaw
Organisers expect some 5,000 buyers – mostly from China – who will bid for 9,000 lots of jade and over 300 lots of gems.
Roadshow recap: The mines of Mogok
On this week’s episode of DVB’s Doh Pyay Doh Myay Roadshow, the team takes us north of Mandalay to the ruby mining town of Mogok.
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Business in Burma this week: Industry slammed for incurring $200 million loss; government plans for six dry ports in Rangoon, Mandalay; national budget will be more transparent, says Finance Ministry
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Mandalay ruby miners may get land-grant
Local miners in Mandalay Division’s ‘Ruby Land’ town of Mogok may soon get access to more gems. The Myanmar Gems and Jewellery Entrepreneurs Association plans to allocate small-scale mining plots to locals to promote gem trade in the area.
Gunmen rob jewellers in Mogok, leaving one dead
Armed robbers made off with almost 10kg of gold in a mid-day heist in Mogok, leaving one dead and another injured, according to Burmese policemen.
US extends Burma gem ban
President Barack Obama, who has otherwise normalised relations with Burma to reward its democratic reforms, issued an executive order to maintain a ban on rubies and jadeite
US enforces law barring Burmese gems
Oct 28, 2008 (AFP)
Activists urge Burmese jade boycott in Beijing
Aug 6, 2008 (DVB), Burmese rights activists have called on people visiting China for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing to avoid buying any jewellery or souvenirs made of Burmese[…]
Landslide in Kachin state kills 15
Aug 5, 2008 (DVB), At least 15 people were killed in a landslide caused by heavy rain in the popular gold and jade mining area of Pha-Kant in Kachin state[…]
US sanctions target gem industry
Aug 1, 2008 (DVB), The United States government has strengthened sanctions against the Burmese regime, particularly targeting the gem-mining industry, a valuable source of income for the junta. The US[…]
US Congress approves legislation to bar Burmese gems
Jul 24, 2008 (AFP)
Burma hopes to auction 153m dollars of gems
Mar 11, 2008 (AFP), Burma has launched a new gems auction hoping to sell off more than 100 million euros (153 million dollars) worth of precious stones, despite calls for[…]
US Senate passes sanctions on Burmese gems
Dec 20, 2007 (AFP), The US Senate approved on Wednesday sanctions against Burma’s multi-million dollar gemstone industry to punish the military regime over its deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protests. The[…]
US sanctions against Burma boosted
Dec 12, 2007 (AP), The House approved a bill Tuesday meant to stop Burma’s rubies and high-quality jade from entering the United States. It tightens already tough sanctions against a[…]
Gem sales continue despite calls for boycott
Nov 21, 2007 (DVB), A Burmese gem auction at the Myanmar Convention Centre in Mayangon township, Rangoon, has attracted 3596 local and international merchants so far, according to state media[…]
