[miningmx.com] – The outbreak of the Ebola virus may cut economic growth in the west African countries affected by the contagion by as much as 2%, said Bloomberg News which cited New York-based consultant, Teneo.
The virus has led to casualties in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea and led to the suspension of flights which affects the ability of supplies and skills to the mines. No mines have been shut so far.
“These states are already significantly aid-dependent,’ Teneo is quoted to have said. “The continued spread of the virus could possibly lead to a close down of operations’ by mining companies,” it added.
Click here to read the full article
