About Us

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 Paraíba Mine (BPM) was founded in 1998 in Parelhas, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, and we excel in the extraction of paraíba tourmaline. We overcame initial challenges by investing in technology and innovation, always complying with the necessary legislation and authorizations. Over time, we have established ourselves as the largest mine for paraíba tourmaline, becoming a global reference.

During these years of operation, we have generated over 200 direct jobs and contributed to the local economy. Recognized for our commitment to the environment and ethics, we have adopted responsible practices in all our operations and ensured the quality and provenance 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 mining sector, with a focus on sustainable development.

Mission

To provide the gemstone market with the best paraíba tourmalines. We market our products with excellence, strictly adhering to the required specifications, respecting Brazilian legislation and international quality standards. We achieve customer satisfaction by upholding our social and environmental commitments, in addition to valuing our employees.

Woman classifying paraíba tourmaline by color.

Vision

To be the leading global reference in the commercialization of paraíba tourmaline, distinguished by constant innovation, integrity, and commitment to sustainability. Our goal, in addition to delivering the most beautiful and rare paraíba tourmalines, is to transform the gemstone market with sustainable practices that combine economic value and socio-environmental responsibility, promoting the transformation of the region in which we operate.

Man seen from behind in a paraíba tourmaline mine.

Values

Safety and Well-being: We ensure a safe work environment, providing the physical well-being of our employees at every stage of our operations.
Integrity and Transparency: We act with ethics and respect, establishing trustworthy 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.

Timeline of Time

Over these decades, Brazil Paraíba Mine has traveled a path marked by innovation, achievements, and overcoming challenges, always with commitment, quality, and sustainability. Follow our journey:

1998

Eduardo Santos during the first extractions at BPM.

1999

First installations of the raw material selection sector.

2004

Employees working on material flow in the underground.

2008

External facilities: compressor building, kitchen, and administrative sector.

2010

Material extraction to prepare the underground service front.

2012

Classification Sector: Sorting material for polishing.

2013

Raw Material Selection: Process performed manually.

2014

First elevator for underground access.

2018

Material extraction with a mini-loader to prepare the underground service front.

2021

Aerial view of the beneficiation sector (screens) and other external facilities.

2022

Raw material selection performed by a KSS machine and disposal of rejects analyzed by employees.

2023

Minitrator performing the material flow from the underground.

2025

Raw material selection performed by a sorting machine and disposal of rejects analyzed by employees.

Responsibility

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