Gemfields says unrest could disrupt Mozambique ruby mine
Gemfields said in a statement that "groups associated with the illegal mining and trading of rubies have taken advantage of the political unrest".
Northwest Territories Premier, Bob McLeod, says he has been working with the mining sector to help it overcome the slump in commodity prices.
McLeod spoke to MINING.com at the PDAC in Toronto in March. Despite the downturn McLeod was heartened by a stronger exploration season.
“Well, actually, I was pleasantly surprised. The latest figures for this year show that exploration has spent $99 million,” says McLeod.
