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Super power: Are rechargeable batteries transforming the mining sector?

There are signs of resurgence in the mining industry, driven in large part by the boom in storage technology.

Gowling WLG | May 25, 2017 | 9:00 am

Tanzania outs mining minister over alleged collusion with companies to evade taxes

Shares in gold producer Acacia Mining, one of the firms accused of eluding taxes, fell by more than 18% to 18% to 355.70 pence on the news.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2017 | 4:42 am

China’s Zijin pays off stake in Ivanhoe’s Congo copper project

Ivanhoe Mines and Zijin each hold now an indirect 39.6% interest in the Kamoa-Kakula project, thought to be Africa's most significant deposit of the red metal ever found.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2017 | 9:26 am

Anjin employees still waiting for termination benefits

The workers’ contracts were terminated following a 2016 official order to halt all mining in Chiadzwa.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2017 | 10:31 am

BSGR may have to pay $1.2bn for no show at Simandou-related hearing

The company, which could lose the arbitration as a result, will have to pay the amount to former partner Vale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2017 | 8:23 am

Congo to re-evaluate new mining code next week

Move comes 15 months after the country’s government halted the planned revision amid opposition from mining companies and low commodity prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2017 | 5:37 am

Canada’s Trevali picks up Glencore zinc mines in Africa

The deal, worth about $400 million, will make Trevali the first pure zinc producer with operations in North and South America as well as Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2017 | 10:43 am

Here’s why Colombia’s mining sector is losing its shine

Companies are pressing the government to better regulate public consultations and votes on mining projects, as they see legal uncertainty as the industry's main current challenge.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2017 | 8:08 am

UN troops to tackle violence at Central African Republic diamond mining hub

Only last year CAR was allowed to resume diamond exports after a three-year ban that tried preventing armed groups from financing a bloody inter-religious conflict.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2017 | 4:48 am

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