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South Africa’s NUM says coal strike to begin on Nov. 19

The planned strike in the coal sector could affect power supply in Africa's most industrialized economy, as about 85 percent of electricity is generated from the fossil fuel.

Reuters | November 10, 2017 | 2:53 am

Globe Competency Assurance enters Strategic Partnership Agreement with OzMozis Limitada (Mozambique)

Globe CA have entered a strategic partnership agreement with OzMozis Lda in Mozambique.

Globe 24-7 | November 9, 2017 | 7:43 pm

Canada’s ‘light touch’ on penny stocks draws ire as deal fails

Collapse of $750m mining deal sparks criticism that Canada needs heavier-handed approach to regulating venture market.

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2017 | 11:18 am

Yukon Gold project now in full construction mode

Construction is ramping up rapidly at this Yukon mine that one analyst calls a "strategic asset."

Streetwise Reports | November 9, 2017 | 11:16 am

Russian fund plans a $1bn mining venture with China Gold

"We and China Gold will create an attractive financial platform that private investors can take part in and make money," said Alexey Chekunkov, head of fund.

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2017 | 10:35 am

Weak uranium prices force Cameco to halt two operations in Canada

Company will suspend operations at the McArthur River and Key Lake at the end of January for at least 10 months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2017 | 8:56 am

Sibanye-Stillwater reaches wage deal with unions at Kroondal mine

The three-year wage agreement was signed by all three unions, the company said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2017 | 5:50 am

Armed separatists occupy villages near Freeport’s Indonesia mine

Armed separatists have occupied five villages in Indonesia’s Papua province, threatening to disrupt Freeport-McMoRan Inc’s giant Grasberg copper mine, which has already been hit this year by labor unrest and a dispute over operating rights.

Reuters | November 9, 2017 | 4:23 am