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Ramaphosa’s old union Seeks South African platinum mine comeback

By the end of this year, the union wants to represent 30% of the more than 167,000 workers at the world’s four biggest platinum producers.

Bloomberg News | June 21, 2019 | 8:19 am

Zimbabwe leader wants new currency, IMF loan in revival bid

The state abolished Zimbabwe’s currency in 2009, after an episode of hyperinflation rendered it worthless.

Bloomberg News | June 21, 2019 | 8:12 am

The winners and losers from surging iron ore prices

In the world of metals and mining, sometimes it’s better to sell the raw product rather than the finished one.

Bloomberg News | June 21, 2019 | 8:06 am

Canada says coal not coming back, US and Germany differ

Pollution is choking Europe’s poorest region

The EU has warned that any future membership hinges on whether local authorities clean up their act.

Bloomberg News | June 21, 2019 | 7:50 am

Trump weighs limits on uranium imports after Commerce Department cites security risk

The U.S. Commerce Department has recommended the White House take steps to protect the domestic production of uranium.

Bloomberg News | June 20, 2019 | 3:47 pm

This Canadian miner went from zero to a $4bn company in eight years

Ignored by big banks, smaller gold miners are paying more to expand

The cost of money is rising for small and mid-sized gold miners.

Bloomberg News | June 20, 2019 | 3:36 pm

Zambia to choose buyer for Vedanta unit in July, Lungu says

The company is also considering whether to appeal a decision earlier on Thursday to reject Vedanta’s request to be joined to the liquidation proceedings.

Bloomberg News | June 20, 2019 | 3:18 pm

Zambia starts search for new investor in Konkola Copper Mines

Zambian president expects to find buyer for Vedanta unit by July

The government received expressions of interest for the unit, Konkola Copper Mines, from companies based in Turkey, Russia, India, Canada and China.

Bloomberg News | June 19, 2019 | 1:58 pm

Fortescue says it won't consider heritage resolution at AGM

Australian hedge fund bags 74% gain on millennials and iron

“One of the things we really like in the mining sector at the moment is that large companies like Fortescue are returning cash to shareholders, and not investing in new capacity"

Bloomberg News | June 19, 2019 | 1:44 pm