But anger over human rights abuses in the ruby-rich province fuels resentment and insurgency
Traditional local ruler Cristina Joaquim says the discovery of rubies, which were first found in northern Mozambique, has brought nothing but violence
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The dealings of the self-proclaimed "world’s leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones" look less rosy on the ground.
Christo Wiese and Brian Gilbertson loom large behind Gemfields, an "ethical" company accused of operating in a "militarised" zone in rural Mozambique.
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Christo Wiese and Brian Gilbertson loom large behind Gemfields, an "ethical" company accused of operating in a "militarised" zone in rural Mozambique.
The dealings of the self-proclaimed "world’s leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones" look decidedly less rosy on the ground.