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India monetizes 14 ounces of gold

In an attempt to put the estimated 20,000 tonnes of gold households and temples on the subcontinent are hoarding to more productive use and alleviate pressure on its current account, the Indian government launched two new gold savings schemes a...

Lonmin sees salvation, launches $407m rights issue at only 1 pence per share

Lonmin’s Marikana mine concentrator plant. South African platinum producer Lonmin (LON:LMI), the world’s third largest, avoided Monday becoming the biggest casualty of the commodity crisis by winning shareholder support for a $407 million equity sale. The company said it...

Telferscot Resources announces intent to sell its interest in Kolwezi Copper Corp.

Telferscot Resources Inc. (CSE:TFS) ("Telferscot" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (the "LOI") to sell its 2,775 common shares or approximately 7.4% interest in Kolwezi Copper Corp. ("KCC") for...

Anglo reshuffles top management team, waves iron ore boss good-bye

Anglo reshuffles top management team, waves iron ore boss good-byeAnglo American’s chief executive Mark Cutifani (Image from archives) Anglo American (LON:AAL) announced Thursday major changes at the senior management level, including the departure of its Brazil-based iron ore chief...

The NEXIM Bank and The World Bank to Collaborate on Developing Nigeria’s Mining Sector

“…The clear intention of The World Bank to collaborate with the NEXIM Bank towards a structured intervention in the Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is quite expedient. More so, with commitment and firm resolve of President Muhammad Buhari to diversify...

Semafo costs approaching $600 all in

Semafo gains into teeth of weak gold priceShares of Semafo Inc (TSE:SMF) defied a fresh slump in the gold price on Thursday, after announcing better than expected third quarter financial results on the back of a strong operational performance...

What do conflict minerals have to do with financial reform?

Seemingly minor regulation has enormous consequences: NCPA A small statute in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act is wreaking havoc in the Congo, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Senior Fellow David...

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