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    Tagged: gems

    Kachin Lead Story Natural resources News

    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.”

    Business Lead Story Natural resources News

    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.

    A potential buyer examines a piece of jade at Naypyidaw's gem emporium. (PHOTO: DVB).

    Lead Story Natural resources News

    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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    A potential buyer examines a piece of jade at Naypyidaw's gem emporium. (PHOTO: DVB).

    Business Kachin Lead Story Nayyidaw News

    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.

    Roadshow recap: The mines of Mogok video

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    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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    Burma Business Weekly

    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

    Mandalay ruby miners may get land-grant video

    Business Lead Story Natural resources News Video

    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.

    Lead Story News

    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.

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    US enforces law barring Burmese gems

    Oct 28, 2008 (AFP)

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    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[…]

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    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[…]

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    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[…]

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    US Congress approves legislation to bar Burmese gems

    Jul 24, 2008 (AFP)

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    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[…]

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    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[…]

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    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[…]

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    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[…]

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