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BRAZIL: Illegal mining puts indigenous people at risk
More recently, this has involved widely publicised claims that Russia is skirting international sanctions by using African gold from mines seized by proxy forces to help finance…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286368
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Nevertheless, for the first time since the war broke out, the central bank has presented a monetary policy strategy and the finance ministry a budget.
Incumbent Nicolas Maduro will contest a third term, having been chosen as the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV)’s candidate by ‘acclamation’. Under the electoral…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285794
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A new minister for mines has announced his intention to push ahead with projects which so far have been blocked by their failure to attract a ‘social licence’. Private-sector…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285809
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BURKINA FASO: Mining revenue growth may face obstacles
VENEZUELA/US: Sanctions threat may not shift calculus
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284920
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Many observers had anticipated a Chinese takeover, as attention has generally been focused on perceived Chinese dominance in the region’s mining industry. However, this deal makes…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284721
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The crisis of insecurity in Ecuador, in particular, has raised concerns in neighbouring countries about the activities of drug trafficking mafias as well as other forms of illegal…
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…