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Onerous procurement requirements of S. Africa’s 2017 Mining Charter to hit suppliers

While suppliers are not required to comply with the 2017 Charter, the procurement targets for Holders indirectly require them to meet such targets to remain competitive.

Baker McKenzie Johannesburg | August 17, 2017 | 8:22 am

South Africa’s mines minister withdraws plan to suspend rights

South Africa's mineral resources department has withdrawn its plan to impose a moratorium suspending the issuance of new mining and prospecting rights, which had drawn a court challenge by an industry group.

Reuters | August 4, 2017 | 11:48 am

Luxembourg shoots for the stars with fresh space mining deal

The country's ultimate objective is to have its own space mining agency by the end of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2017 | 3:51 am

Toronto firm closing South African platinum mine

The Bokoni mine, a joint venture between Atlatsa and Anglo Platinum, produces around 150,000 ounces of platinum group metals per year.

Frik Els | July 21, 2017 | 12:33 pm

South Africa intends to suspend issuing mining rights

South Africa intends to suspend the granting of applications for prospecting and mining rights as well as any renewals pending a court case to review new mining laws, the Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane said on Thursday.

Reuters | July 20, 2017 | 1:36 pm

Amplats warns H1 profits to fall on impairments, rand

South Africa's Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) expects half-year profits to fall by as much as 67 percent due to a stronger rand, lower sales and post-tax impairments, the company said on Tuesday.

Reuters | July 18, 2017 | 11:25 am

South Africa halts new black ownership rules for mines

The suspension follows a pending a judgement in an urgent interdict application by the country's Chamber of Mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2017 | 5:18 am

Luxembourg becomes first European country to pass space mining law

The bill, approved by a vast majority, defines the conditions companies must fulfill to get a licence for launching a space mining mission.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2017 | 6:46 am

Private capital says no to mining

Study shows Q2 2017 new private capital for natural resources investment dropped to lowest since 2011 and not a single mining fund were able to raise money.

Frik Els | July 7, 2017 | 4:37 pm

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Onerous procurement requirements of S. Africa’s 2017 Mining Charter to hit suppliers

South Africa’s mines minister withdraws plan to suspend rights

Luxembourg shoots for the stars with fresh space mining deal

Toronto firm closing South African platinum mine

South Africa intends to suspend issuing mining rights

Amplats warns H1 profits to fall on impairments, rand

South Africa halts new black ownership rules for mines

Luxembourg becomes first European country to pass space mining law

Private capital says no to mining

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