The $1.12 Billion Ruby Industry Nobody Talks About: Inside Mozambique's Montepuez Mine

The $1.12 Billion Ruby Industry Nobody Talks About: Inside Mozambique's Montepuez Mine đź’Ž In 2009, gem-quality rubies were discovered in a remote corner of northeast Mozambique. Within months, tens of thousands of miners had descended on the region — and the world's gemstone industry was changed forever. The Montepuez ruby mine is the most significant ruby deposit ever discovered, supplying approximately 50% of the world's rubies and generating over $1.12 billion in auction revenues since 2014. GIA's own field gemologist said of Montepuez: "I have never seen any place where you have this combination of quantity, nice colour, and nice clarity." In this video, we go deep inside the mine — and the billion-dollar industry it created. đź”” Subscribe to ‪@BlueMileWavesStudio‬ for more documentaries on gemstone discoveries, mining operations, rare minerals, and the fascinating stories behind the world's most valuable natural treasures. Subscribe for more gemstone history & mining deep-dives âžś    / @bluemilewavesstudio   Our First eBook is OUT. Click here to buy to support the channel: https://bluemilewavestudio.gumroad.co... Blue Mile Waves Studio Store - where every Gem-inspired design reminds you to shine with strength, purpose, and timeless beauty. Click the link to start purchasing: https://blue-mile-waves-studio.myspre... Original Content Owners: ⬇️⏬️⬇️ Gemstone mining footage: @ashirwadagems.ceylon & ‪@nishgems8524‬ on Instagram Excavator working: @forquest88 on Instagram Ruby gemstones: ‪@VeerasakGems‬ on Instagram Crystal Clear Ruby: @da__jewellery on Instagram Drone footage of Mozambique Mine: ‪@FuraGems‬ Brilliant Cut Diamond: @thegrantmobley on Instagram Natural Rough Diamonds: @anavi_diamondgroup on Instagram Written & re-edited by ‪@BlueMileWavesStudio‬🎥📹 Become a member to get exclusive access to Blue Mile Waves Studio perks & subscribe! ⬇️⏬️⬇️ Membership =    / @bluemilewavesstudio   Subscribe =    / @bluemilewavesstudio   For business inquiries, collaborations, or credit requests! Contact: [email protected] Other Social Media Platforms: ⬇️⏬️⬇️ Instagram =   / bluemilewavestudio   Facebook =   / bluemileswavesstudio   ___________________________________ #ruby #rubies #gemstone #crystals #bluemilewavesstudio #mining #mozambique #gemstonemining

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