Mozgems

The Mozgems mine is located about 100km southwest of Nampula in the Shalawa area, the famous gemstone region of Mavuco. The mining operation works pegmatite as well as close-by alluvial deposits. The excavation produces aquamarine, morganite and tourmaline, whereas the tourmaline of the alluvial deposits includes the desirable copper-bearing Paraiba tourmaline.