Emerald Mining

Minas Gerais

MINAS GERAIS Most gemstone mining activity is centred around the state of Minas Gerais, the third-largest state in Brazil. In the 1690s the Brazilian gold rush centred around this area, bringing significant prospecting to the area. The focus remained on gold and diamond deposits until the arrival of German settlers [...]

2020-05-03T11:43:53+01:00September 29th, 2019|