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Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report

Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 5:54 pm

Randgold produces record results amidst raging Malian civil war

Mines in Mali delivered more than 700,000 ounces of gold last year while government and rebel troops fight for control of the country.

Kerry Hall | February 4, 2013 | 10:13 pm

Amplats hit hard by South Africa’s mining strikes, down to an annual loss

The negative figures come comes after a 2011 profit of more than $1 billion, which highlights the grim financial situation Amplats currently faces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 5:23 pm

Guinea wants to bring one of the world’s richest iron ore deposits back to life

Last October, Vale put the scope and schedule for its $1.26 billion Zogota iron-ore project in Simandou South under review.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 3:34 pm

Bad at saving? Zimbabwe had barely $217 in its bank account

Finance Minister, Tendai Biti, also said that diamond mining companies have not been paying revenues to the government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2013 | 6:56 pm

Interest rate hike could trigger global meltdown: Kaye

Renowned hedge fund manager William Kaye says the world faces the prospect of another financial crisis should interest rates be increased and debt burdens be rendered unserviceable.

Marc Howe | January 30, 2013 | 12:48 am

Zimbabwe hopes to double diamond exports this year

Head of state-owned diamond company claims sales last year were hampered by US threats and sanctions.

Marc Howe | January 29, 2013 | 11:36 pm

Amplats yields to pressure, delays overhaul

In a joint statement with the Department of Mineral Resources and unions, the miner has agreed to postpone any decision for 60 days.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2013 | 4:49 pm

Amplats in talks about decision on firing 14,000 workers and selling off mines

The world’s top platinum company is reportedly engaged in negotiations with union leaders and the government and it is expected to release a formal announcement on whether talks had succeeded in saving jobs later today.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2013 | 5:18 pm

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