Photo of the workers from Brazil Paraiba Mine in front of a building.

MORE THAN 25 YEARS

OF HISTORY

MORE THAN 25 YEARS

OF HISTORY

Our History

Brazil Paraiba Mine (BPM) was founded in 1998 in Parelhas, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, and we stand out in the extraction of Paraiba Tourmaline. We overcame initial difficulties by investing in technology and innovation, always complying with necessary legislation and authorizations. Over time, we consolidated ourselves as the largest Paraiba Tourmaline mining company, becoming a world reference.

During these years of activity, we have generated more than 150 direct jobs and contributed to the local economy. Recognized for our commitment to the environment and ethics, we adopt responsible practices in all our operations and ensure the quality and origin of our products, backed by national and international legal certifications.

We are proud of our journey and continue to be a model of integrity and responsibility in the mineral sector, with a focus on sustainable development.

Timeline

Over the decades, Brazil Paraiba Mine has traversed a path of innovations, achievements, and overcome challenges, always with commitment, quality, and sustainability. Follow our journey:

  • A sample of Paraiba Tourmaline Specimen in the hands of the Production Supervisor Eduardo Santos, collected in Access B2 (the specimen's original underground gallery).

    1998

    A sample of Paraiba Tourmaline Specimen in the hands of the Production Supervisor Eduardo Santos, collected in Access B2 (the specimen's original underground gallery).

  • Manual separation process of Paraiba Tourmaline, distinguishing it from other minerals along the production line.

    1999

    Manual separation process of Paraiba Tourmaline, distinguishing it from other minerals along the production line.

  • Panoramic view of the first Brazil Paraiba Mine facilities.

    2008

    Panoramic view of the first Brazil Paraiba Mine facilities.

  • Employees performing the manual separation process of millimeter-sized Paraiba Tourmaline material.

    2012

    Employees performing the manual separation process of millimeter-sized Paraiba Tourmaline material.

  • Brazil Paraiba Mine team. At that time, the company was in full progress and had just over 130 employees.

    2014

    Brazil Paraiba Mine team. At that time, the company was in full progress and had just over 130 employees.

  • Paraiba Tourmaline Classification Room. Employees trained to classify and prepare the Paraiba Tourmalines for the cutting process.

    2015

    Paraiba Tourmaline Classification Room. Employees trained to classify and prepare the Paraiba Tourmalines for the cutting process.

  • First underground elevator, located in the ESTRADA sector. Installed to enhance safety and improve material flow.

    2016

    First underground elevator, located in the ESTRADA sector. Installed to enhance safety and improve material flow.

  • Mineral Processing Plant. Automated processing machinery for cleaning and separating the material extracted from underground.

    2017

    Mineral Processing Plant. Automated processing machinery for cleaning and separating the material extracted from underground.

  • UniSort STEINERT Sorting Machine. A German technology system responsible for separating rough Paraiba Tourmaline in millimeters using highly sensitive optical sensors.

    2018

    UniSort STEINERT Sorting Machine. A German technology system responsible for separating rough Paraiba Tourmaline in millimeters using highly sensitive optical sensors.

  • KSS STEINERT Sorting Machine. A German technology system introduced to separate rough Paraiba Tourmaline using optical and inductive sensors and X-ray transmission.

    2020

    KSS STEINERT Sorting Machine. A German technology system introduced to separate rough Paraiba Tourmaline using optical and inductive sensors and X-ray transmission.

  • Brazil Paraiba Mine Team. In this year, the company had 200 employees.

    2023

    Brazil Paraiba Mine Team. In this year, the company had 200 employees.

  • Director of Brazil Paraiba Mine, Mr. Sebastião Ferreira, admiring an exuberant Paraiba Tourmaline, after undergoing the excellent cutting work of his team.

    2025

    Director of Brazil Paraiba Mine, Mr. Sebastião Ferreira, admiring an exuberant Paraiba Tourmaline, after undergoing the excellent cutting work of his team.

Responsability

We develop our mining activities based on geological soil and subsoil map studies, under the guidance of our technical team, composed of specialized engineers and geologists. This method allows us greater precision in choosing operational routes, enabling the preservation of the environment in which the mine is located and ensuring ethical and sustainable work, in accordance with Brazilian legislation and international quality standards.

Hand holding a rough Paraiba Tourmaline, symbolizing the company's mission of excellence.

Mission

Mission

Providing the gemstone market with the best Paraiba Tourmalines. We market our products with excellence, strictly adhering to the required specifications, respecting Brazilian legislation, and meeting international quality standards. We achieve customer satisfaction by maintaining social and environmental commitment and valuing our employees.
Woman classifying Paraiba tourmaline mineral by color

Vision

Vision

To be the world's leading reference in the commercialization of Paraiba Tourmaline, standing out for constant innovation, integrity, and commitment to sustainability. Our goal, in addition to delivering the most beautiful and rare Paraiba Tourmalines, is to transform the gemstone market with sustainable practices that align economic value with socially and environmentally responsible transformation of the region in which we are located.
Man with his back inside a Paraiba tourmaline mining site

Values

Values

  • Safety and Well-Being: We ensure a safe work environment, providing physical well-being for our collaborators at all stages of our operations.
  • Integrity and Transparency: We act with ethics and respect, establishing trusting relationships with all our partners.
  • Innovation: We constantly seek improvements in our processes and products to maintain our market leadership.
  • Sustainability: We are committed to responsible practices that preserve the environment and contribute to local development.
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