How Miners Found One Of The World’s Largest Rubies

Miners in Myanmar have uncovered an 11,000-carat ruby believed to be the country’s second-largest ruby discovery ever, according to state media reports. The gemstone was found near Mogok in the Mandalay region, an area known globally for ruby mining and ongoing conflict linked to Myanmar’s civil war.

The state-run Global New Light of Myanmar reported that the ruby was discovered in mid-April after the country’s traditional New Year celebrations.

Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar, officials say. https://t.co/3Rxwp4NZav

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Officials said the stone weighs 4.8 pounds and is considered especially valuable because of its high-quality color, transparency, and reflective surface.

Myanmar produces most of the world’s rubies, but the gem trade remains controversial. Human rights groups, including Global Witness, have accused the industry of helping fund military rulers and armed groups.

President Min Aung Hlaing recently viewed the gemstone in the capital, Naypyitaw, state media reported.

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