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Cobalt consumers main victims of Congo’s new mining code — analysts

A new mining code in the cobalt-rich Congo will lead to higher costs for consumers of the battery metal at a time automakers are expanding production of electric vehicles, experts say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 8, 2018 | 5:52 am

South Africa’s AngloGold backs Randgold’s negotiations with Congo govt

Mining companies operating in the country vigorously oppose new code to be signed into law.

Reuters | March 8, 2018 | 3:10 am

Swedish Boliden innocent in Chile toxic waste dump case — court

Swedish court has ruled that local miner Boliden won’t have to pay over $12 million (100 million Swedish crowns) in compensation for health problems allegedly caused by toxic waste it dumped in northern Chile.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 8, 2018 | 3:09 am

British Columbia to reform Environmental Assessment Process in the fall

Environmental assessments already underway will continue under the current process.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 7, 2018 | 5:32 pm

Trump set to authorize steel, aluminum tariffs on Thursday

White House says not just Canada, Mexico could be excluded.

Reuters | March 7, 2018 | 4:51 pm

South Kalgoorlie gold mine sold to Northern Star for $62.6 million

The acquisition comprises the project’s operating processing facility and 800 square kilometres of Prospective Gold tenure.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 7, 2018 | 4:37 pm

Congo’s Kabila to sign new mining code soon after meeting with miners

The announcement followed a nearly six-hour meeting on Wednesday between Kabila and mining executives in Kinshasa about the new code, which will raise taxes and remove a stability clause.

Reuters | March 7, 2018 | 3:11 pm