True North Gems starts Greenland ruby and sapphire mine construction

TSX-V-listed True North Gems on Tuesday announced that it had given orders to its joint-venture (JV) partner Leonhard Nilsen & Sonner Greenland (LNSG) to allow equipment to be mobilised and to inaugurate construction at the Aappaluttoq ruby and pink sapphire project, located in south-west Greenland. "This exciting announcement marks the continuation of a very successful transition year for True North. It is anticipated that the construction will progress very quickly and will be a testament to the experience of our partners LNSG and all their investment in planning in anticipation of the commencement notice,” True North president and CEO Nicholas Houghton said.