Gemfields temporarily halted its ruby mining operation in Mozambique due to attacks by groups exploiting political unrest, resulting in deaths and damage to facilities.
The company's mining site faced invasion attempts from over 200 individuals involved in illegal ruby mining, as the civil unrest escalated following a controversial election.
Security forces, consisting of local police and military, staged an escalation that led to the deaths of two people during the protection of the residential village.
With more than 500 employees affected, Gemfields prioritized their safety by relocating some personnel and is planning to resume normal operations soon.
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