Simandou tender likely to be opaque
Nominally transparent tender for iron ore concession raises eyebrows among miners.
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Guinea: Mining firms will remain key target for anti-government protesters
Anti-government sentiment is set to further escalate in the run-up to the legislative election in September, and mining firms are likely to experience even more disruption as many blame them for the state’s failure to contribute to their wellbeing.
DR Congo’s perfect storm
A leaked White House memo, which outlines the suspension of a portion of the Dodd-Frank rule on ‘conflict minerals’, will exacerbate already high levels of violence in DR Congo.
Security threats unable to take shine off Mali gold
Mali upgraded in March its estimated reserves by a third to around 800 tonnes, which should ensure continued production for at least the next 15 years.[
Peru: Application of prior consultation law risks mining project delays
A recent decision by Peru’s government to require mining companies to carry out prior consultation with indigenous communities is set to further complicate the investment climate.
Bidding for untapped Gabon iron ore reserve, world’s largest, could spark mining sector
Gabon is actively seeking foreign investment in mining.
