Partners in Abitibi — Bowmore, Threegold find broad gold mineralization in Quebec

Apple's statement came in response to a criminal complaint filed earlier in the day against the company in France and Belgium.

Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical tensions are causing major shifts in global mining policies.

The company has yet to finish a feasibility study and expects to reach a final investment decision in the first half of next year.

The Turmalina mine was deemed an "unfeasible work environment" by labor auditors.