July 08
NMG is pleased to annouce the discovery and aquisition of block Red Hemathoid Quartz near Tsiramandidy. This is a massive included quartz deposit with red iron inclusions. 36 sq km secured for research, while production in one proven area is underway. Blocks from 10-200 kg / per pc are currently being extracted. This mine is 20km south of NMG's Crocodile Jasper claim.
July 08
NMG is pleased to announce the following test updates: TPL for sodium phosphate samples from Phosphorus Mountain: prelimenary tests prove high in concentration -details released shortly; ore and ore oil soil samples have been submitted to NMG-affifiate labratory in Tucson AZ for testing concenrations of iron, copper, zinc, maganese and cobolt. Illmenite samples have been submitted, as well. Results released shortly.
 
July 08
NMG is pleased to announce the production of Rhodinite from their original claim. Norcross never produced any commerical quantities of Rhodinite from their first mineral claim in 1996, near Apanihy. An additional 36 sq km of property has been secured. Many new minerals found in the area include and are not limited to: agates, jaspers (chestnut), rose quartz, garnets, and tourmalines.
July 08
NMG is pleased to annouce the discovery of and aquisition of a pryrite/iron quarry in the Moramanga area. Tests are underway to determine the commerical future of this property. Results will be released shortly.
May 08
NMG is pleased to announce the discovery and aquisition of a blue calcite quarry in the Ansirabe region in central Madagascar. Block production is underway, along with research to determine the economics of opening up the mountain for dimensional block mining, used for granite and marble industry.
 
April 08
NMG is pleased to announce the discovery and aquisition of a new quartz crystal desposit. This special quarry will produce eye-clean material grades in small quanitites, alon with #1, #2 and #3 quality clean crystal in larger quantites. This quarry is specialized only in clean material. Norcross's block quartz in other properties produce commerical quantities of quartz crystal.
April 08
NMG is pleased to annouce the discovery and aquisition of a new rose quartz quarry. This quarry will only produce gemmy-red rose quartz, and facet grade rose quartz material. Red rose blocks available in smaller sizes, while cabochon and facet grade available only in smaller sizes. Nocross has 2 other rose quartz producing regions, for large commerical quantities, but none with deep red rose quartz color, nor facet grade material like this new quarry.
April 08.
NMG is pleased to announce the acquisition of the largest girasol mine in Madagascar. Details to be released soon. Material available from large blocks to clean cabochon sizes. Norcross plans to build and maintain a school in this region.
 
March 08.
NMG is pleased to announce steady production at their recently aquired Amethyst deposit near Ambatonrazaka.
Seasonal monsoon rains from Dec-Feb prevented the production from starting sooner. Gem, cabochon, and block are available.
 
Janurary 2008.
Norcross school in Maniry (Labradorite mine) hit by second cyclone (Hurricane Fame) in 2 years and destroyed. Construction quality is being called into question by NMG's president Robert Grant.
Plans to rebuild are underway. Temporary classes were even held without the roof, as other schools in the region suffered the same fate.
Dec
1, 2007.
Last week, after several
failed attempts, Norcross Exploration & Exploitation SARL released the details
on their latest find - Block Quartz. The region is found in Madagascar's North
West side, north of Tsiroamandidy.
A large area (133 km2) has been
verified and secured. NMG's head explorer, Romero Randirnaivo plans to
double the size of the claim over the next year. Quartz varieties found
include: block crystal quartz upto 1000 kg/pc, smokey quartz, amethyst, girasol (milky
crystal quartz), and included quartz.
Samples of other gemstones discovered in the area include beryl, and tourmaline.
Industrials and precious metals additionally found include: lead, ore, and gold.
Norcross president Robert Grant explains the block crystal quartz boulders will
be used make Gem Surfaces gemstone slabs, Gem Decor items (decorative items such
as bowls, plates and furniture). The industrial grade quartz will be crushed for
engineered stone slabs. he further adds, "From the material found, we have a
market for every stone: the gemstone industry, stone industry (granite and
engineered stone tiles and slabs), decor industry, with the lowest grade
boulders even selected for gemstone designer garden rocks!"
Large quartz crystal boulders can be seen in NMG's latest find (top-right).
Samples of nice amethyst-tipped quartz (bottom-left).
July 1, 2007:
NMG Explorers have
verified their claim of (>93 km2) of agate fields. Additionally,
they have discovered some new very interesting quartz varieties, chalcedonies,
and jaspers! NMG miners have been sent in to secure the area, interface with the
local villages, and to start working a another new stone.
Introducing
Sunset Jasper.An exclusive NMG stone. The Second photo (below) is the same slice with back
lighting. More special announcements to come shortly.
 
 
Jan 2, 2007:
Norcross Madagascar
Group (NMG) announces their discovery of the gemstone Apatite. 7 squares (44
km2) have been acquired. Electric Blue, and Green Apatite have been extracted.
Alluvial and primary deposits. Less than 3 gram size gem material available.
Block apatite upto 20 kg per piece available. NMG has named this property
Phosphorus Mountain, and is currently testing the region for a potential
industrial phosphorous mine. Current testing includes Phosphate
of Lime (TPL) concentration. Results not yet available.
Apatite
and rock phosphate are valued mainly for their phosphorous content. These
minerals, are mostly utilized for the manufacture of fertilizers. Phosphorous
obtained from apatite and rock phosphate is utilized mainly for the manufacture
of phosphoric acid (H3PO4) which in turn is utilized for the production of pure
chemicals like sodium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, fluorine-free dicalcium
phosphate as animal food supplement. Phosphate products are also used in
pharmaceuticals, ceramics, silk, textiles, insecticides, sugar refining and in
the manufacture of explosives.
NMG's Active Alluvial Blue Apatite Deposits (Above and Below), with
Phosphorous Mountain in the background (Above).
 
(Above) Mica deposits are found with the apatite. (Below) Block gemmy
blue apatite rough cut and polished into a heart shape.
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