First Quantum rises after booking $1.2bn compensation for Congo confiscation
Without the once off payment mining profits fell 16%.
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Colombia cancels 32 mining concessions
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Chavez’s death brings uncertainty to the oil and gold sector
Full impact on oil prices and Venezuela's mining industry may depend on new leadership.
PDAC attendance above 30,000 again
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Peak oil is almost here and there’s no magic to counter it
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Brazil sets new record for potash consumption
The country is also the largest importer in the world.
Two dead after 4,000 riot at gold mine in Tanzania
Local villagers allegedly invaded the site to steal gold sand.
