The discovery of gold was the reason for the birth and the rise of Johannesburg, long called the “City of Gold.” But a century later, those same mines, where toxic water has built up in abandoned shafts and may leak into South Africa’s water supply,...
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...
