Browsing: Montepuez Ruby

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. No MRM employees or contractors were injured in the attack and onsite conditions have been calm since.

Further to the Company’s announcement on 11 August 2025, Gemfields confirms that it completed the sale of Fabergé Limited (“Fabergé”) to SMG Capital LLC (the “Buyer”) on 29 August 2025.

Gemfields announces that it has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in wholly owned  Fabergé Limited (“Fabergé”), the iconic luxury brand, to SMG Capital LLC (the “Buyer”), for a  total consideration of USD 50 million. Of that sum, USD 45 million is payable to Gemfields by  the Buyer on completion of the sale (which is expected on 28 August 2025). The remaining USD 5 million is payable to Gemfields by the Buyer by way of quarterly royalty payments at a rate of 8%  of Fabergé’s revenue. The sale is not expected to be subject to regulatory or any other approval  processes