Autonomous drones to lead the way in mining surveillance technology — report

But the fund warned that only further tightening of fiscal and monetary polices would contain the country's large deficits.

The main point of contention is the fact that mining companies believe that once they reached a 26% black ownership, they effectively complied, no matter where the percentage is at now.

Iron ore price falls more than 2% on Monday bringing 2015 losses to 25%. Next stop $45 a tonne says new report.

The move seeks to direct gems to the most financially sound purchasers and make the business more transparent.

The deal gives Peregrine access to eight prospecting licences in the African country.

CEO Mark Bristow said the current squeeze on the gold sector has created growth opportunities.

The mining giant has also asked for local laws to be flexible enough to keep pace with other countries.

Zambian government rethinking steep royalty hikes that went into effect on January 1.

The deal aims to speed up development of Allana’s promising Danakil potash project, in northeast Ethiopia.