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Sawiris in talks to buy 51% stake in Egypt state-owned mining firm

Sawiris had said that he intended to invest in gold and copper mining in Egypt if investment conditions improved.

Reuters | February 23, 2020 | 10:12 am

Egypt to launch bid round in March for gold exploration in Eastern Desert – official

The country's Eastern desert is believed to be highly mineral-rich…

Reuters | February 23, 2020 | 9:32 am

AngloGold earnings lifted by bullion price strength

Company's free cash flow before growth capital surged 106% to…

Reuters | February 21, 2020 | 10:34 am

Anglo’s giant palladium mine poses key question for new CEO

Mogalakwena in South Africa churned out $655 million in cash…

Bloomberg News | February 21, 2020 | 9:43 am

Amplats CEO to be most powerful woman in precious metals mining

When Natascha Viljoen takes over as CEO of Anglo American…

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2020 | 11:36 am

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The game-changing water revolution: Interview with Stanley Weiner

Globally, water demand is threatening to dangerously outpace supply, while in the US, dry states such as Texas and California are suffering from shortages and the future forebodes more suffering.

Oilprice.com | April 15, 2015 | 4:51 am

Citi’s ‘end of the Iron Age’ note triggers waves of downgrades

The International Monetary Fund and Standard and Poor's, in turn, predict prices for the steelmaking material are set to fall even further.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2015 | 8:30 am

EU lawmakers to limit import of conflict minerals

The lawmakers voted 22 to 16 to strengthen a draft law requiring importers, smelters and refiners to certify their goods are conflict-free.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2015 | 6:30 am

Zambia dumps mining royalty hike, settles at 9%

The government intends to set its mining royalties at 9% for both open-pit and underground mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2015 | 4:08 am

Expect talent-driven mining M&A: Headhunter

Today Andrew’s talking about the ebbs and flows of his MRG business. He tells me President and CEO searches are not where he’s making his money these days, it’s the operations roles.

CEO.CA | April 13, 2015 | 11:09 am

Iron ore price surges on Chinese import growth

Up 3.2% on Monday after commodity trade data surprise.

Frik Els | April 13, 2015 | 10:06 am

AngloGold a step closer to selling U.S. mine

Newmont, Kinross, Goldcorp and Iamgold among the companies said to be interested in all of part of Cripple Creek & Victor mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2015 | 3:47 am

How much longer can OPEC hold out?

OPEC has been the most talked about international organization among investors, analysts and international political lobbies in the last few months.

Oilprice.com | April 10, 2015 | 5:39 am

Surging dollar drops gold price through $1,200

Silver even harder hit as greenback returns to 12-year high levels.

Frik Els | April 9, 2015 | 10:52 am

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