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.
- Oct- 2021 -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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Jul- 2021 -6 July
Zimbabwe got mines from company linked to sanctioned tycoon
Kuvimba Mining House Ltd., which the Zimbabwean government says it controls, said it bought its…
- Jun- 2021 -25 June
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,…
- Mar- 2021 -26 March
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…
- Feb- 2021 -18 February
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…
- 16 February
South Africa jobs upheaval coming from energy transition
Komati’s sole remaining working unit is facing closure within two years under plans by state…
