Acacia Mining top execs. quit amid ongoing dispute with Tanzania
The Tanzanian gold producer, majority owned by Barrick, has been locked in a months-long dispute with the local government.
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Stratex shareholders block Crusader mining deal
Shareholders of miner Stratex International blocked reverse takeover of Australian-listed Crusader Resources and voted CEO Marcus Engelbrecht out of office.
Peru mines minister sees investment up on high prices, permits
Mining investment in Peru set to fall for a fourth straight year in 2017, but Mining Minister Cayetana Aljovin expects it to bounce back in 2018.
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Rio Tinto throws its weight behind Africa as mining central
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BHP to step up copper exploration, expansions to meet electric vehicles sector’s rising demand
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Clean energy a boost for copper demand — ICA
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