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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Oct- 2021 -18 Oct
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 Oct
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 Oct
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 Sep
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…
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Jul- 2021 -6 Jul
Zimbabwe got mines from company linked to sanctioned tycoon
Kuvimba Mining House Ltd., which the Zimbabwean government says it controls, said it bought its…
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Jun- 2021 -25 Jun
Zimbabwe mining CEO to quit, putting economy reboot in doubt
David Brown, chief executive officer of Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba Mining House Ltd., intends to step down,…
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Mar- 2021 -26 Mar
Copper boom is catching the eye of poverty-fighting politicians
If three’s a trend, then copper producers awash with cash after a doubling of prices…
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Feb- 2021 -18 Feb
New Congo government should aid release of Kibali’s $500 million, says Barrick CEO
Barrick Gold Corp Chief Executive Mark Bristow said the group expected to get $500 million…
