US sanctions two diamond mines in Zimbabwe

The diamond giant has faced multiple headwinds in recent years.

Timothy Foden, co-head of the arbitration group at Boies Schiller Flexner, looks at legal challenges facing the mining industry.

Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month.

ASM employs some 45 million workers across more than 80 largely undeveloped countries.