Two Mozambique police officers killed by illegal miners at MRM
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Date16 Oct 2025
On Wednesday 15 October 2025, a group of approximately 40 illegal miners marched on the mine gate at Montepuez Ruby Mining (“MRM”). They proceeded to attack Mozambican police officers present at the gate, killing two, one of whom was a commander of Mozambique’s Natural Resources Protection Force.
Auction Results: Mixed-Quality Rubies
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Date06 Oct 2025
Gemfields is pleased to announce the results of a mini-auction of Mozambican rough rubies from Montepuez Ruby Mining (“MRM”) held via online bidding after viewings in Bangkok, Thailand from 29 September to 3 October 2025. Highlights: Mini Mixed-Quality Ruby Auction – September – October 2025 Auction revenues of USD 11.0 million 26 of the 33 lots on offer were sold 62% of the 297,449 carats on offer were sold Average realised price of USD 59.43 per carat