The subject of andesine in Tibet has been one of controversy since 2008. This article examines the history of the issue, along with detailing an October 2010 visit to the Tibetan andesine deposit.
The history of the Lao sapphire mines at Ban Huay Xai is detailed, along with modern mining by Hong Kong based Sino Resources Mining Corp. Ltd. from 2006–2012.
In search of Thailand's last ruby miner.
A look at the geology of Myanmar's Mogok Stone Tract, home to pigeon's blood rubies and so much more…
A discussion of the literature of ruby and sapphire (corundum), with particular emphasis on the most collectible books covering ruby and sapphire around the world.
A 2006 mission to remote ruby and spinel localities in Tajikistan.
In search of ruby and sapphire on the lost Isle of Madagascar.
An over-and-underground look at the tanzanite mines of Merelani, Tanzania, where the First World meets the Third, and graphite-covered miners pull glittering blue gems from black earth.