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Worldwide Distribution of Gem Mines


Active Gem Mines

Gem mines are located on almost every continent on earth. This list contains major gem-producing mines, categorized by region and gemstone type.



These lists also contains new project explorations, mine operator info, links to satellite images of the mines (where available), and any relevant geographic data.





Africa

Angola

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Botswana

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Congo (DROC or RDC)

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Egypt

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Kenya

  1. Tsavo Mines: Tsavorite mines in Tsavo National Park, Kenya. map

Madagascar

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Namibia

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Nigeria

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Sierra Leone

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South Africa

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Tanzania

  1. Tanzanite-One Mine: Tanzanite mines in the Mererani Hills. map
  2. Lemshuko Mine: Tsavorite mine in Merelani Hills. map
  3. John Saul's Mine: (aka Rockland ruby mine) in Mangare area. map

Zambia

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Zimbabwe

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North America

United States

Arizona

  1. Sleeping Beauty Mine: Only source for matrix-free 'Sleeping Beauty' turquoise. map
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California

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Colorado

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New Mexico

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Nevada

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Canada

North West Territories (NWT)

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Yukon Territory

  1. Tsa da Glisza Mine: Regal Ridge emerald mine exploration in Finlayson mining district. map





Australia

NSW

  1. White Cliffs Mine: Pineapple opal open-pit mines. map
  2. Lightning Ridge Mine: Black opal open-pit mines. map

South Australia

  1. Coober Pedy Mines: Open-pit opal mines. map
  2. Andamooka Mines: Open-pit opal mines. map

Queensland

  1. Quilpie Mines: Boulder opal open-pit mines. map
  2. Yowah Mines: Boulder opal open-pit mines. map





Southeast Asia

Borneo

Cempaka/Riam Kanan, South Kalimantan

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Burma (Myanmar)

Mogok

  1. Bawpadan Mine: Ruby & sapphire mine in Mogok Valley. map
  2. Ho Mine: Ruby & sapphire mine in Mogok Valley. map
  3. Linyaung Mine: Ruby & sapphire mine in Mogok Valley. map
  4. Shwe Pyi Aye Mine: Ruby & sapphire mine in Mogok Valley. map
  5. Kadei Kadar Mine: Ruby & sapphire mine in Mogok Valley. map

Mong Hsu

  1. Loi Seng Mine: "Gem hills" ruby & sapphire mine. map
  2. Sai Leng Mine: "Red sand" ruby & sapphire mine. map

Cambodia

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Laos

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Thailand

Chaing Mai

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Vietnam

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Asia & Middle East

Afghanistan

  1. Bakhi Mine: Emerald Mine in Panshir Valley of Hindu Kush. map
  2. Butak Mine: Emerald Mine in Panshir Valley of Hindu Kush. map
  3. Buzmal Mine: Emerald Mine in Panshir Valley of Hindu Kush. map
  4. Jegdalek Mines: Ruby & sapphire mines in in Kabul province. map

India

Madhya Pradesh

  1. Narsipatnam Mines: Alexandrite pit mines in Andhra Pradesh, India. map
  2. Vishakhapatnam Mines: Alexandrite pit mines in Andhra Pradesh, India. map

Iran

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Iraq

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Pakistan

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Russia

Siberia

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South America

Bolivia

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Brazil

Paraiba

  1. Mina da Bathalha: Cuprian elbaite tourmaline mine. map

Minas Gerais

  1. Capoeirana Mine: Emerald deposits in the Itabira region. map
  2. Golconda Mine: Tourmaline mine near Govenador Valadares. map
  3. Itabira Mine: Emerald deposits in the Itabira region. map
  4. Ouro Prêto Mine: Imperial Topaz mine south of Belo Horizonte. map
  5. Mucaia Mine: Aquamarine, topaz & tourmaline in Rio Marambaia region. map
  6. Nova Era Mine: Emerald deposits in the Itabira region. map
  7. Ouro Fino Mine: Aquamarine, topaz & tourmaline in Rio Marambaia region. map
  8. Papamel Mine: Aquamarine, topaz & tourmaline in Rio Marambaia region. map
  9. Pioneer Mine: Aquamarine, topaz & tourmaline in Rio Marambaia region. map
  10. Salinas Mine: Aquamarine, topaz & tourmaline in Rio Marambaia region. map
  11. Serra do Urubu Mine: Aquamarine, topaz & tourmaline in Rio Marambaia region. map
  12. Três Barras Mine: Aquamarine, topaz & tourmaline in Rio Marambaia region. map

Matto Grosso

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Bahia

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Rio Grande do Norte

  1. Mina da Bathalha: Cuprian elbaite tourmaline mine. map

Colombia

Boyacá

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