Until the miners arrived, these dunes were a quasi-barren wasteland. And the price of sand was, well, zero.
Over 80 percent of the total workforce earn a piece rate of 1 to 25 rupees for each stone they polish and have no social benefits.
The construction industry should play a leading role in harnessing the development of this much needed infrastructure. The rapid development of infrastructure, especially regional mega projects in the continent is urgent and critical. Infrastructure is a catalyst for economic growth, competitiveness and integration. An example is efficient port and transport infrastructure that facilitate and ease movement of goods and people between different economies. Modern and world class infrastructure will expedite the economic integr
Implats isn’t the only one facing difficulties, with about half of the industry’s production estimated to be unprofitable.
The London-based oil major has made the highest offer for the assets, which BHP prefers selling in a single package.
Escalating trade conflict between the U.S. and China has sent industrial metals to oversold territory.
Uncertainty around the charter has deterred investment into a sector that accounts for 8 percent of gross domestic product in the world's top platinum producer.
The move represents a big bet by BP on U.S. oil and gas production at a time when energy prices are rebounding.
SYNTHdetect, launched last year, is the first synthetic diamond screening device.