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The Government Just Killed The Mining Sector In This Critical Gold Nation
The Philippines government said this week it is trying to repair its damaged mining sector. With officials stating they will review all policies implemented by former environment secretary Regina Lopez…
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We now have a new way to extract a rare ‘superfuel’—and it could be the most important energy development since shale oil went commercial. Oh, and it only takes a…
Is Brazil The Next Big Platinum Frontier?
South Africa and Brazil might have more to do with each other than most investors believe. The two countries seem far apart. But take a look at a map like…
This Region Is China’s Next Target For Resource Deals
South Africa’s chamber of mines officially filed suit this week to block the country’s challenging new mining charter. But elsewhere in the world, some of the biggest investors in…
Experts: Expect A Wipeout For South African Miners
Lots of updates this week to recent stories. With Glencore upping a bid for Rio Tinto’s Australia coal assets, and Tanzanian police arresting dozens after villagers stormed gold mines…
The Worst Mining Nation On The Planet?
Further to the last item above, things are looking ever-tougher for the South African mining sector. As I’ve discussed in the past, the fall of South Africa over the last…
India’s Gold Demand Booms Ahead Of Regulation Shakeup
Key Africa gold nation Tanzania stepped up its fight against miners this week. Accusing Barrick Gold-backed Acacia Mining of operating illegally in the country — as well as…
These Secret E-mails Signal Big Problems For South Africa Mining
I’ve been writing a lot the last several months about the new South Africa mining charter. And this week, that issue is coming to a head — just as some…
Tanzania Wages War Against Gold Miners
Things are getting serious in one of Africa’s top gold nations. With the national government stepping up a fight that’s already cost local miners billions in market valuation. The place…
Gold Demand Could Plunge As India Considers New Tax Policy
It’s been a solid year for gold buying in India. With demand in the world’s top-consuming nation rebounding after a series of political setbacks in 2016. But reports this past…
