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CHAD: Informal gold mining sites breed violence
The fighting triggered a UN helicopter crash and cross-border clashes with Ugandan troops. The M23 is famous for conquering North Kivu’s capital, Goma, during a 2012-13…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268385
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The removal of Canadian firm Centerra's control of the mine this month demonstrated the government's ability to win against foreign investors. A settlement announced on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB269951
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However, the region’s governments have not been able to take advantage of it, allowing artisanal gold fields to act as a magnet for violence and to contribute to funding…
VENEZUELA/UK: Reserves ruling raises wider questions
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES266267
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The election is intended to close off a turbulent year that started with the October 2020 legislative polls, swiftly annulled amid mass protests and allegations of fraud…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265708
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The ruling will follow a protracted legal battle between incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido -- the latter recognised as legitimate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263419
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The government is prioritising expansion of the mining sector, including attracting foreign investment, after many years of neglect. However, the military's increasing…
So far this year, gold sales to India have seen that country displace Brazil as Bolivia’s most important commercial partner. While providing employment for workers in the…
INDIA: Concerns grow as cryptocurrency activity rises