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A message from Nick at Toprocks - Exciting News: Our Fresh Madagascar Treasures Have Arrived!
A message from Nick at Toprocks - Exciting News: Our Fresh Madagascar Treasures Have Arrived!
Dear Rock Folks, I hope this message finds you well and ready for some uplifting news!  After a patient wait of about 10 weeks due to the recent political situation in... Read more...
Toprock: A brief History - A note from our Founder - Nick May
Toprock: A brief History - A note from our Founder - Nick May
A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER Toprock is a family and friend business that originated in 1991 out of a profound love for nature and an insatiable desire to uncover its... Read more...
How ethical is our business? Our Toprock philosophy
How ethical is our business? Our Toprock philosophy
Dear All, We’re often asked this question. Nature conservation is at the heart of our lives. We live in an approximately 6000 acre Natural Protected Area with abundant wildlife, birdlife... Read more...
Madagascar: Physical and Cultural Landscape
Madagascar: Physical and Cultural Landscape
We have been in Madagascar for over 30 years. We have had several houses and offices over the years, mostly shared with our lifelong adopted family of Denis, Voahangy and... Read more...
Long Awaited Return to Madagascar!
RETURN TO ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD  Nick has been travelling to Madagascar to purchase rocks for over three decades, and as a result has established long term relationships with hundreds of people working in the rock industry in the region. He has been fortune to observe almost three generations of lapidary workers coming through the industry.    The rapid onset of the global pandemic in late 2019 and the near complete shut down of international travel ushered into a new era in the rock industry.... Read more...
Toprock Staff
Toprock Staff
Nick,  Tommy, Vusi, Wayne, Gaynor, Adre, Sam, Albert, Tsepang, Kath, Gavin, Trevor, Ali, Tobeka,  Garie, Trudy, George, Sipiwe, Jono, Tudor, Laura, Brian, Brandan. Our Malagasy Family (Denis, Voahangy, Raholy, Andy..a... Read more...
Our Wonderful Staff
Our Wonderful Staff
Most of you would have seen our email re updates on Toprock staff members, for those of you who haven't, here is a rundown on our team Nick - Rocks... Read more...
Will African Miners and Western Retailers Ever See Eye to Eye?
Will African Miners and Western Retailers Ever See Eye to Eye?
Micro-mining of mineral specimens in Africa is a highly ad-hoc and unpredictable process. Operations are driven by the need to seize opportunities as they arise, ensuring continued activity and stimulating... Read more...
A tribute to Jan Schoemann -
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Rocks, Governments, and Industrial Action - Madagascar 2023!
Rocks, Governments, and Industrial Action - Madagascar 2023!
We are exceptionally blessed to have picked up so many new clients over the last several months! Whilst remaining grateful to all our existing and many long-standing clients, some of... Read more...
Shangaan Vs Chiredzi Amethyst
Shangaan Vs Chiredzi Amethyst
We often get the question about Shangaan Amethyst, and how is it different from what we call Chiredzi Amethyst. Hopefully the below will give some clarity. Classic Chiredzi material is very... Read more...
Covid-19 has robbed Toprock of FRIGGEN FUNKY THINGS! #MissingMadagascar
Covid-19 has robbed Toprock of FRIGGEN FUNKY THINGS! #MissingMadagascar
ROBBED OF FRIGGEN FUNKY THINGS!  Nick has been traveling to and from Madagascar to purchase rocks for going on 30 years, going there roughly every 3 or 4 months. This... Read more...