Bank of China moves closer to LME membership

The addition of Bank of China International to the world’s biggest metals market is expected to increase trading volumes, which in turn will boost its attraction as a takeover target. See...

Nuclear news: update on Fukushima catastrophe

Japanese authorities recognize 573 deaths related to Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Catastrophe. http://www.beyondnuclear.org/home/2012/2/4/japanese-authorities-recognize-573-deaths-related-to-fukushi.html Fukushima: A Nuclear War without a War – The Unspoken Crisis...

Struggles over mining law revision in the Philippines

The Office of the Philippine President is finalising an Executive Order (EO) which will aim to clarify many of the recent conflicts over mining. A draft has been leaked to the press by the Chamber of Mines and a full-scale propaganda offensive by the industry is...

Zambia: mining companies should cough up more!

The Zambian government says it’s no intention of nationalising the mining industry – a position adopted last week by South Africa’s own ruling party. However, Zambia intends to increase its stake in mining companies by 15% and recover  taxes the...