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Peru's formalisation of small mining is long-term task

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PERU

Informal mining accounts for a large proportion of employment in an industry otherwise dominated by large-scale capital-intensive operations. Most small-scale miners are engaged…

Prospects for Latin America in the fourth quarter

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PROSPECTS Q4 2015

Prospects for Latin America in the fourth quarter.

Surging zinc price remains vulnerable to a correction

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INT

Zinc market

Latin American recovery will prove elusive in 2016

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LATIN AMERICA

Declining regional growth projections.

External factors condition Chile's economic outlook

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CHILE

This year, Chile will face a complex mix of external factors as it seeks to reverse last year's deceleration of GDP growth. Conflicting effects on areas that include not only the…

Brazil's trade deficit highlights deeper economic ills

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BRAZIL

According to Central Bank estimates, a trade deficit of this magnitude increases the current account deficit to around 4% of GDP, the highest in 13 years, and the third-largest…

Unpopular tax reforms will be put on hold in Peru

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PERU

This is the second cabinet change in as many months by President Martin Vizcarra’s administration. Tuesta’s removal represents a shift in the power balance between the prime…

Philippine mining minister faces president pressures

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PHILIPPINES

On the agenda is the issue of legislation on open-pit mining and the stopping of the export of unprocessed ores. This follows Cimatu’s confirmation in post by the Commission on…

Myanmar mining reforms will be long-term success

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MYANMAR

Mining sector and investment in Myanmar.

Congo mining dispute sends a warning to investors

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The DRC is the world’s largest cobalt producer by far, accounting for some 70% of total world production. The outcome of the dispute therefore has significant implications for…