Politics
Comprehensive and up-to-date news on politics in relation to mining. The latest gold, copper and metal prices, mining stock, and market data.
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Feb- 2023 -1 February
Russian forces help secure Central Africa gold zone
Three nations have agreed with the help of Russian troops to secure a gold-rich region…
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Jan- 2023 -30 January
Calls for Konkola Copper Mines boost intensify
The contentious issues surrounding Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) have triggered varying concerns, as rallying calls…
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Feb- 2022 -10 February
Zanzibar eyes oil in US$2 billion growth plan
Zanzibar is touting a US$2-billion plan to entice shipping, explore for oil and process seaweed…
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4 February
Zimbabwe makes u-turn on mining royalties to halt currency slide
Zimbabwe’s finance minister requested mining companies to pay up to half of their royalties in…
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Oct- 2021 -18 October
Where a US$5 billion green incentive runs into politics of coal
The world’s richest countries are courting South Africa as a model of how to transition…
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13 October
South African emergency power plan hit by new graft allegations
DNG Energy Ltd., a losing bidder for state contracts to supply emergency power in South…
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5 October
From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash
The Democratic Republic of Congo is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused…
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Sep- 2021 -29 September
Rich nations pitch billions to fund South Africa coal exit
Envoys from some of the world’s richest nations met with South African cabinet ministers on…
