South Africa’s latest mining charter: what’s new and who wins
New Mining Charter seeks to reduce uncertainty and boost investment in the sector.
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Diamond trade must reform in face of threat from synthetic stones -U.S.
Efforts to broaden the scope of the Kimberley Process, set to prevent the sale of so-called "blood diamonds", have been stymied for a decade by member states including China, Russia and a number of African nations.
Peru’s mining investment boom leaves political woes behind
Peru has the potential to overtake Chile to become the world’s biggest copper producer, but it’s being held back by a lack of infrastructure and a ten-fold increase in permitting in the last seven years
Lynas presses Malaysian authorities to explain plant review status
The newly-elected coalition government is said to be ready to launch a three-month evaluation of Lynas' rare earths processing plant, which may end with authorities denying the company’s operating license renewal in Sep. 2019.
Canada, buoyed by trade deal, to push U.S. on metal tariffs
The agreement protects Canada's automotive industry from potentially devastating U.S. tariffs.
Senator wants to boost sustainable mining in Argentina’s wine country
Changes to an existing provincial law propose a new Special Mining Rate.
Forty-five per cent of cars sold in Norway last month were electric: report
No gas or balloons needed.
Poland makes biggest gold purchase since 1998 as prices slump
Poland is making a rare charge into gold. The country added about 9 metric tons to its bullion reserves in July and August as prices dropped.
Gold coin `Sultan’ faces death penalty as Iran hunts speculators
The government embarked on a drive to root out corruption and punish speculators it blames for exacerbating the currency crisis.
