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Here is why the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa is not ready to shine

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2016 | 5:55 am Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Africa Coal Copper Gold Platinum 

Despite optimism brought by the ongoing recovery in commodity prices and the mining potential of sub-Saharan Africa, operational challenges and regulatory uncertainty in the region will keep a lead on its resources sector until at least 2020, a new report...

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