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1 – 10 of 177Although 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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286993
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The move raises risks for Noboa, who presented himself during his presidential campaign as environmentally aware. An ongoing dispute in Cotopaxi between indigenous communities and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286229
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The war in Ukraine, Western sanctions and the redirection of external trade away from Europe towards new partners all required a surge in investment. The bulk of new investment…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286245
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The economy is increasingly dependent on the mining sector and on mineral sales to China. The domestic economy remains hampered by depressed internal demand.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286471
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The sector will nevertheless remain mired in uncertainty for some time to come due to grassroots opposition, government efforts to overhaul sector regulations, and mining…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285505
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285523
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Official results should be announced by March 20.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285437
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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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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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Benavides is accused of heading up a ‘criminal organisation’ that used its influence over Congress to manipulate appointments to key state institutions, confirming fears about the…