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These are the countries mining investors should stay away from

While resource nationalism is still a major risk for miners, corrupted governments can be equally or more detrimental to the industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2013 | 12:23 pm

Vale very much still in the running for Simandou

Brazilian giant could end up with half of one of the world's greatest mining prizes.

Frik Els | December 2, 2013 | 8:50 pm

Vale slashes investment budget for third straight year to $14.8bn

Budget for 2014 is 9.2% lower than last year’s and well below the $18 billion total from 2011.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2013 | 5:53 pm

Diamond prices to jump next year— Alrosa

A steady diamond demand in Europe, paired with an ever growing appetite for these precious stones in China and India, are to blame, says Alrosa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2013 | 4:55 pm

Zimbabwe’s diamond mineworkers want 250% pay hike

Platinum sector workers will be happy with 208%, while gold miners seek a 150% wage increase. Industry is offering 0.6%.

Frik Els | December 1, 2013 | 11:52 pm

High profits or low profits, tensions with governments rise

Over the past decade, the number of disputes that have resulted in international arbitration has increased tenfold for the oil and gas sector and fourfold for the mining industry. And these conflicts will only escalate.

Ana Komnenic | November 28, 2013 | 8:09 pm

Global exploration budgets down 29% in 2013

Canada accounted for just over 13% of the total, the smallest share in 14 years. The DRC made it to the top 10 mining destinations for the first time.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2013 | 5:55 pm