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Negative bond yields will fuel global equity rally

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INTERNATIONAL

The gains in global equities stem from the expanding universe of negative-yielding government bonds, which now account for nearly a third of the stock of global sovereign debt…

South African mining rules will mar investment climate

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SOUTH AFRICA

Zwane released the third review of the 2004 Mining Charter on June 15. After the release, mining company shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange lost 50.69 billion rand (3.93…

Russian sell-offs must be both lucrative and fair

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RUSSIA

The government's resumption of state asset sales.

Russia builds gold reserves to hedge against risk

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RUSSIA

Russia's strategy of building up gold reserves.

Brazil's China ties will be crucial but fractious

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BRAZIL

Following an election campaign marked by anti-Chinese rhetoric, the Bolsonaro administration appears to be softening its tone and embracing the prospect of continued close…

Tanzania’s miners face old struggles three years on

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TANZANIA

Although the revisions have brought much change, many projects remain at a standstill and uncertainty still plagues the sector.

South African mining sector turmoil could worsen

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SOUTH AFRICA

Lonmin has spent 1.6 billion dollars in cash since 2008 and lost 98% of its value since 2012. The takeover will reportedly see 12,600 of Lonmin’s 35,000 jobs cut over three years…

Duque brings relief and risks for Colombian oil sector

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COLOMBIA

Not least among the fundamental disagreements between the rightist Duque and his leftist election opponent, Gustavo Petro, was the matter of how to steer the future of Colombia’s…

Brazil’s dam disaster alters iron ore market dynamics

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INTERNATIONAL

Iron ore market.

Greek firms will struggle whether ‘competitive’ or not

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GREECE

The controversy over declining competitiveness.