This gem mining area is accessed only by foot and is situated east of
Tagaung-nann-daing. In early 2000 gem mining took place at the riverbanks and the valley floor in open-pit mining, to recover mainly
rubies,
star rubies,
sapphires and
star sapphires. In November 2003 the mines were closed.
Ref: Ted Themelis (2008) Gems and Mines of Mogok, p. 242
Gemstone List