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Development of
Myanma gem mining coordinated
Yangon, 7
April— A coordination meeting on development of Myanma gem
mining was held at the office of Minister for Mines this
afternoon, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt.
Minister for
Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint reported on increased earnings from gem
emporiums including the 39th Myanma Gem Emporium, 2002 Mid-year
Gem Emporium and the 40th Myanma Gem Emporium, gem mining and
market of Myanma jade and gems.
Chairman of
Myanma Gem Central Supervisory Committee Deputy Minister for
Mines U Myint Thein reported on blocks attoted and blocks
reclaimed in gemlands and gem and jade mining in cooperation
with national entrepreneurs.
The Secretary-1
took part in the discussions and the meeting came to a close.
Before the meeting, the Secretary-1 inspected Seinbudaw,
Thabeiktaw and Hngetmyatnadaw to be hoisted at Zabunyein
Hsutaungpyi pagoda in Panwa in special region-1 in Kachin State,
carving of 18 inches high Dhammacakka Mudra Buddha image made of
jade. The managing director of Myanma Gem Enterprise and
officials reported on sacred religions objects. |
