Gold and GemStone Mining Inc. has opened its mining development office in the Country's Capital, Freetown. The company has moved into the new premises, thus marking the starting point of its activities in Sierra Leone. The purpose for the office is to act as a central point for the continued development of the company's 3 mining concessions held in the Kono District, Sierra Leone's main mining district. The company is in the process of finalizing its exploration plans for its first mining concession, which management expects to begin production on within 6 months.