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South Africa may oppose world’s largest mining deal

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although Anglo American’s board promptly rejected the bid, BHP is expected make a revised offer. This would have major implications for Southern African mining, as BHP has…

Appetite for African minerals may boost infrastructure

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AFRICA

Mineral exports from the Central African Copperbelt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia are rising and existing export routes via South Africa do not have the…

Implementation will be key to South Africa power plan

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Implementation will be key to power plan

South Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign

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SOUTH AFRICA

The timing is disastrous for the ruling ANC party, which faces elections in May with its support already crumbling, in part due to its poor performance on economic issues. Major…

South Africa faces fiscal reform challenges

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, there are question marks over his ability to deliver on the ambitious spending cuts needed as tax collection falls in a weak economy.

South Africa mining job cuts may add to ANC’s troubles

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Mining cuts will add to ANC’s troubles

Southern Africa court ruling limits mining liabilities

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Amid considerable uncertainty over who is responsible for clean-up operations at historical mine sites, the case may have significant consequences for other mining companies, host…

Crime will aggravate South Africa’s growth crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s crime rates have long been among the world’s highest. Much of this constitutes interpersonal violence, where the victim and perpetrator know each other. However…

International diamond market will evolve further

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INTERNATIONAL

There are growing doubts about the commercial viability of the synthetic diamond sector, which has in recent years reshaped the international diamond market. LGDs have opened…

Delays will dent confidence in South Africa’s Transnet

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SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Delays will dent confidence in Transnet