18th May 2015 Analysis By Sebastian Gatimu In Africa, and indeed in most developing countries across the globe, extractive industries … More
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Zimbabwe: Govt Diamond Consolidation Plan in Limbo
May 15, 2015 in Business THE ZIMBABWEAN government’s plans to consolidate diamond mines operating in Marange are in limbo amid … More
Canadian mining company spied on opponents and activists in Brazil
Mining company Kinross’s ambitions to create most productive gold mine in Brazil plagued by health risks and threats to activists … More
Mining sector decries lack of federal consultation with First Nations on new resource reporting rules
By Mackenzie Scrimshaw | May 2, 2015 4:12 The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is seeking assurance from the Department … More
Botswana: Will Botswana Allow Diamond Cutting Industry to Perish?
22nd April 2015 Opinion By Roman Grynberg DIAROUGH, which owns Teemane in Serowe, will continue to operate its Bhopal factory … More
Zimbabwe: Riozim Woes Mount
1st April 2015 GOLD and diamond miner RioZim Limited sunk deeper into the red after its third straight loss almost … More
Churches stress negative impact of mining at World Social Forum side-event
Fr Dário Bossi speaking at the churches’ side-event at the WSF in Tunis. 31 March 2015 The social and ecological … More
Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold devastates Greek communities, uses the Netherlands, Barbados to avoid tax
Monday, March 30, 2015 Source: SOMO – Canadians for Tax Fairness – MiningWatch Canada (Ottawa/Amsterdam, March 30, 2015) Canadian mining … More
Canada: John Baird’s appointment to Barrick job raises questions
Former foreign minister also up for big job at Canadian Pacific. Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo Former … More
Afghanistan’s Economic Recovery: A New Horizon for South-South Partnerships?
By Kanya D’Almeida The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has invested 1.2 billion dollars in Afghanistan for roads, railways, and airport … More