The plants haven’t been running at full capacity after the court ruled last year that a change in regulations overseas couldn’t be a ground for increasing power prices.
Capital expenditure among the 10 largest metals and mining companies is forecast to advance to about $35 billion this year, the first annual rise since 2013.
While Kibali has been a crowning achievement for Randgold, it’s set to challenge Mark Bristow's trouble-shooting skills even before he takes over as CEO of the enlarged company.
