Aim-listed metals processing company Jubilee Metals Group on Thursday confirmed the completion of its acquisition of the Sable Zinc Kabwe refinery, in Zambia. “I am delighted that we have successfully achieved all conditions precedent for the implement…
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) does not believe Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s budget vote for the Department of Mineral Resources, on Wednesday, took into account of the many areas of concern within the country’s mining industry….
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The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) will hold a three-day seminar, from August 6 to 8, titled ‘Empowering Leaders for 21st Century Mining’, which will cover important topics relevant to leadership in mining, specifically for women. The programme has been d…
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Sustainability consultancy ERM has acquired CSA Global, a mining, geological, technology and management consulting company. CSA Global provides technical and management consulting services, as well as independent corporate advice to mining and explorat…
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Diversified miner Glencore made $5.7-billion worth of payments to governments in 2018.
This include income taxes, royalties and other payments.
“Our activities within our operating countries enable governments to monetise their natural resources. Gov…
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Glencore is cutting out many of its intermediaries – the agents and dealmakers once essential to cracking the toughest markets – amid growing scrutiny of its operations around the world. Under pressure from its compliance division, Glencore is dismantl…
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Mining production decreased by 1.5% year-on-year in April, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) data revealed on Thursday. The largest negative contributors were gold, at -19.5%, and contributing -2.7 percentage points; iron ore, at -11.9%, and contribut…
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Switzerland’s top prosecutor opened a criminal probe against “unknown perpetrators” suspected of bribing foreign officials after a public interest group filed a complaint in 2017 against Glencore, adding to international scrutiny of the world’s biggest…
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Although Mining Charter III has resulted in greater collaboration between stakeholders across the mining industry, while taking into account the realities facing the industry, areas of uncertainty remain and these are likely to raise compliance costs. …
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The world’s biggest diversified miners have yet to see their share prices reflect their role as providers of the minerals needed for a shift to a low-carbon economy.
Mining companies provide minerals such as cobalt used in electric vehicle batteries a…
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