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A fiscal struggle

First, it is worth recalling that mining businesses operating in Quebec are subject to a Canadian federal

North America

20 FEB 2015

Chatham could reapply for NZ marine permit

“We have decided an appeal is a pointless exercise. Assuming we win on points of law, we would still

Politics

19 FEB 2015

Changes to ease Turkey bottleneck

The changes include measures aimed at encouraging tenement-licence turnover to reduce the number of areas

Europe/Middle East

18 FEB 2015

Thiess chief in India investigation

The Herald said it had been leaked three court-approved police summons issued by Indian authorities to

Politics

16 FEB 2015

Rwanda the 'new Switzerland'

Surely not. Rwanda has few natural resources and wasn’t a country renowned for its mining. So had Hersov

Africa

12 FEB 2015

Newmont speaks up for Africa

“We aren’t in the least downbeat, we have invested US$2.7 billion in Ghana since 2006 and paid US$780

Africa

12 FEB 2015

Road to prosperity remains open for Ethiopia

Rated highly as a destination for exploration and mine development within the mining investment community

Africa

11 FEB 2015

A legend speaks in Cape Town

His theme, ‘managing the commodities curse - what are the options’? was aimed at African governments

Africa

10 FEB 2015

SA mines minister reassures investors

Speaking at Indaba, he said: “That strike was an exception to the rule, we don’t see it being repeated.

Politics

10 FEB 2015

DRC's chamber lambasts ministry of mines

Speaking in Cape Town ahead of Mining Indaba, officials of the DRC’s Chamber of Mines said the industry

Africa

10 FEB 2015

Nigeria delays elections

The elections were due to take place on February 14, but have been postponed as international forces

Africa

09 FEB 2015

Zambia power chief blames faulty connection

But no-one expected the Zambian delegate to say the industry had recently proved to be obstructive at

Africa

09 FEB 2015

Africa's top emerging countries: MJ Indaba poll

Burkina Faso got 23% of the vote for top emerging mining jurisdiction in Africa in Mining Journal’s exclusive

Africa

09 FEB 2015

An African perspective

He was speaking after Zambia last month hiked royalties by as much as 200% for some copper producers,

Leadership

09 FEB 2015

Platinum tax bombshell

The tax was proposed by the government in 2013 to encourage mining companies to invest in smelting and

Africa

30 JAN 2015

Government to offload Coal India stake

The government will sell 315.8 million shares, or 5%, through an offer for sale, with an option to sell

Asia

29 JAN 2015