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Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar, officials say
Updated on: May 8, 2026 / 10:24 AM EDT / AP
TL;DR
- Miners in Myanmar found a rare 11,000-carat ruby, weighing 4.8 pounds, near Mogok.
- The ruby is considered the second-largest by weight ever found in Myanmar and is noted for its purplish-red hue, moderate transparency, and reflective surface.
- Gemstones are a significant revenue source for Myanmar, impacting its military government and ethnic armed groups.
- The Mogok mining region has experienced recent fighting and changes in control between guerrilla forces and the Myanmar army.
- Human rights groups have urged jewelers to stop purchasing gems from Myanmar due to their funding of the military.