The Kagem Emerald Mine, located in Zambia, is the world’s single largest producer of emeralds

The Kagem Emerald Mine, located in Zambia, is the world’s single largest producer of emeralds. Gemfields owns a majority stake in Kagem, and the mine has consistently produced some of the finest quality emeralds available in the market.Kagem emeralds are known for their rich green colour and clarity. The mine has been responsible for producing some of the world’s most famous emeralds, including the 5,655−carat Inkalamu (Lion) Emerald, one of the largest ever discovered. Gemfields is deeply committed to responsible mining at Kagem. The company focuses on reducing its environmental impact through land rehabilitation and resource conservation, while also ensuring the well−being of local communities. Gemfields is at the forefront of promoting transparency and sustainability in the gemstone industry. The company actively advocates for responsible sourcing and has implemented several initiatives to ensure its gemstones are ethically mined.Gemfields has pioneered traceability initiatives that allow customers to verify the origin of their gemstones. This is done through a blockchain−based system that ensures transparency from the mine to the market.