KORITE Announces the World's Largest Ammolite Mine Enters Official Production in Southern Alberta

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Oct. 13, 2016) -

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KORITE, the world's largest producer of gem-grade ammolite, is expanding its operations and has broken ground on the world's largest ammolite mine. The opening of the additional land ensures that KORITE will create jobs for direct employment and contractors during Alberta's difficult job market. It also means that the company is at maximum production levels to meet demand for top-grade, conflict-free, colorful Ammolite.

"To keep pace with the growing popularity of the gemstone and our incredible sales growth, we are excited to announce our expansion plans are now in motion," says President Jay Maull. "Over the next year we plan to open an additional eight acres of ammolite rich land, re-affirming KORITE is operating the largest mine of its kind in the world."

The KORITE mine is currently the world's only operating source of legally mined ammolite. Its current annual production of approximately 6,000,000 carats is set to increase by 2,000,000 carats in 2017. Opened in 2003, the KORITE SM4 mine has produced more than 42 million carats in its history.

Proudly, the company's award winning reclamation record continues to set new environmental standards for the industry. KORITE works closely with provincial environmental officials to ensure that the land is restored to its natural state and is improved during the reclamation process. It will continue to set the standard in environmental and ethical mining practices.

In addition to mining ammolite, KORITE's design and production division sells fine jewelry around the world in more than 28 countries. KORITE has partnered with the Canadian Jewellers Association and Jewelers of America to increase awareness of Ammolite and aggressively expand its North American dealer network. Starting this October KORITE will be launching a full consumer sweepstakes campaign for the upcoming holiday season.

Key Facts About KORITE

KORITE's Ammolite

To date the only place in the world gem quality ammolite is found is in Alberta, Canada. KORITE owns and operates the world's largest commercial mine and is currently the only source of legally mined ammolite.

Global Player

KORITE has pioneered the ammolite industry for over 35 years and has continued to strengthen its position in the jewelry, gemstone and fossil industry.

ABOUT KORITE

KORITE is the direct source of the finest ammolite available. Since 1979, KORITE has been the largest, most trusted source of the colorful gemstone and it controls more than 90 per cent of the world's known ammolite resources. The KORITE mine is the only fully operational, commercial ammolite mine in the entire world. The company, its discovery team, craftspeople, designers and sales professionals stand by quality and professional confidence at every stage of its International operations.

KORITE brings out your true colors. Engage with @koriteammolite on our social media channels: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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