Gemfields pauses work at ruby mine after raid on company village in Mozambique London-listed emerald and ruby miner Gemfields has suspended work in Mozambique, where two looters were shot dead during a raid that saw buildings set alight.
The firm, which owns Faberge, said more than 200 people linked to illegal ruby mining attacked a village built by the company next to its Montepuez Ruby Mining operation on Christmas Eve.
Gemfields, one of the largest miners of coloured gems, said the incident came as groups sought to take advantage of 'the prevailing political unrest in Mozambique'.
Work at ruby mine halted after attack on company village.
Two people were shot and killed as security forces made up of Mozambican police and military moved to protect the village.
