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...
The company dashed hopes it will use cash “trapped” in South Africa by exchange controls to fund a special dividend, opting rather to sweeten its regular payout after posting a 14% rise in FY profit. See...
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...
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...
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...