SLIDESHOW: Mining on the mend – 2016 year in review

Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.

Indicated resources increased to 11.3 million tonnes from 6.9 Mt.

The bank has cut its short-term outlook for copper prices by 11% to $8,500 a ton over the next three months.

Africa's biggest steel producer was rocked by a two-week wage strike in May 2022.