The Siberian producer - owned mainly by the Russian state and the Sakha government - hopes to shine on the international market.
Republic head Yegor Borisov outlines difficulties for transport in Russia's largest region.
Likely reserves of 200 tonnes of gold have been identified in the Gora Rudnaya area of the Aldansky district.
The Mi-8 with 25 passengers and a crew of three on board crash landed some 45 km into a flight, said early reports.
Current president of Sakha-based company leaves after 'difficult' relationship with senior officials in Moscow.
More than five dozen suffer acute intestinal problems from the event at Tyoshchin Yazyk tourist resort in Russia's Sakha Republic.
American star asks to see a typical village in Sakha Republic as he speaks of pride in his Russian roots.