Fears of mining disruption in Mozambique’s largest ruby ​​mine

Game Fields Company expressed British Ruby Mines today expressed its fears of possible unrest at the largest ruby ​​mine in Mozambique after people set fire to buildings in villages adjacent to the mine following the disputed national election results.

Gemfields said – in a statement – that " “Groups linked to illicit ruby ​​mining and trade took advantage of the political unrest.”

She said that “instigators” On Monday, they set fire to a police station in Namanhumbir, a village close to Gemfields’ Montepuz Ruby Mining Limited (MRM) mine in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, it said.

Gemfields said " “Depending on the course of the ongoing situation, there may be interruptions to private mining operations as a result of these disturbances.”

The Mozambique ruby ​​is considered the most expensive in Africa. The most productive region in Mozambique is in the Montepuez mines. Sapphires are obtained from each of the primary rock formations.

The Cabo Delgao province is known as the largest economic center in Mozambique thanks to its possession of the largest deposits of pink blue sapphires in the world.

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Game Fields Company owns Britain has a concession in the province that provides about 40% of global ruby ​​exports. On Tuesday, the United States expressed its concern about the announcement issued by the Mozambican Constitutional Council yesterday regarding the national elections that took place last October 9. The US State Department said – in a statement today – that civil society organizations, political parties, the media, and international observers – including observers from the United States – pointed to major irregularities in the vote counting process, as well as concern about the lack of transparency throughout the election period.

The statement called on all parties concerned to refrain from using violence and cooperate in a meaningful way to restore peace and strengthen unity.

The Constitutional Council of Mozambique announced yesterday, Monday, the victory of Daniel Chapo, the candidate supported by the Mozambique Party. Frelimo, in the presidential elections, winning 65.17% of the votes, succeeding Felipe Nyusi as President of the Republic.

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