South Africa’s new wave of strikes could ruin the economy: President
He added that wildcat strikes, particularly in the platinum and gold sectors in recent months, have cost South Africa dearly.
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Vedanta raises $1.7bn, India’s largest ever offshore bond sale
This is a landmark transaction for Vedanta, which is joining domestic peers in catching the flood of US dollars being unleashed by central banks.
Rio Tinto starts off downsizing at its Utah mine
It cut nearly 100 jobs at its Kennecott Utah copper mine and warned further positions will be slashed later this month.
Mining investment in Mexico to hit $8bn record this year
The country ranks fifth globally in terms of mining investment and fourth in exploration spending.
Glencore trade with Iran may have helped Tehran avoid UN sanctions: report
The company's head of aluminum, Gary Fegel, is set to leave the company this summer.
Suicide bombers attack Areva uranium mine in Niger
One employee dead and 14 wounded.
Rio Tinto, Vale condemned over resettlements in Mozambique
Firms accused of leaving thousands without proper homes, food or sources of income when resettling communities to make way for coal mines.
Rio Tinto Diamonds launches Diavik auction platform, changes CFO
New auction platform allows Rio to place the majority of its production through supply agreements.
Canadian miner that hired hundreds of Chinese can continue to do so: government
A Federal Court judge ruled HD Mining properly applied for the 201 worker permits, according to Canada's Labour Market Opinions process.
Chile is the world’s 3rd largest copper mining investment destination
Only behind behind Canada and Australia.
Panama moves to unlock copper from First Quantum mine
Commerce and Industries Minister may approve by Tuesday exports of already mined ore from Cobre Panama’s stockpiles.