Potentate Mining
Potentate Mining LLC is a privately owned Montana corporation developing the sapphire and gold resources at the Rock Creek Sapphire (TM) mine near Philipsburg. Potentate is the largest producer of rough sapphires in America. Potentate has produced the largest gem quality American sapphire crystal on record called the 'Ponderosa Sapphire' of 64.13 carats- now in the Smithsonian Collection. Also hav
05/02/2026
Potentate Mining LLC, North America’s largest producer of sapphires, is pleased to announce that Mother Nature has allowed us to commence our mining again for the season at the Rock Creek sapphire mine near Philipsburg Montana. The winter months have been busy and the frozen ground permit us to complete a winter drilling program. This drill rig recovers sausage like rolls of unconsolidated gravels which are carefully logged and analyzed for their contained sapphires. This allows the geologists to plan & select areas for mining in the 2026 summer season. Of course the mining requires heavy equipment so we have recently acquired a new CAT excavator and haul truck.
11/29/2025
Another successful rough Montana Sapphire Tender has just ended in Bangkok Thailand with a record number of bids and sales. The Rock Creek Sapphire mine owned by produces a unique assortment of sapphires unlike any other source in the world. The tender was professionally arranged and hosted by at their tender offices in Bangkok Thailand. #
09/25/2025
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09/25/2025
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Suite 1800, 8 King Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C1B5