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Palladium’s price prospects are positive

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INTERNATIONAL

Platinum and palladium market dynamics.

Congo mining dispute sends a warning to investors

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The DRC is the world’s largest cobalt producer by far, accounting for some 70% of total world production. The outcome of the dispute therefore has significant implications for…

Uganda will try to refocus its gold sector

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UGANDA

The claim appears somewhat unbelievable given that the US Geological Survey estimates existing global gold reserves at just 244,000 tonnes. Nevertheless, the aggressive marketing…

India-UK free trade deal is likely around 2019

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INDIA/UK

Outlook for a possible free trade deal between India and the United Kingdom post-Brexit.

Freeport rift is emblematic of Indonesian mining woes

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INDONESIA

The dispute between PT Freeport Indonesia and the government.

Securing inputs is key to Seoul’s diplomatic strategy

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SOUTH KOREA

This followed the first-ever Korea-Africa summit, where critical minerals loomed large; President Yoon Suk-yeol’s visits to three resource-rich Central Asian states; and Seoul’s…

Copper volatility to persist amid market surplus

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INTERNATIONAL

The market reacted as vaccine roll-outs accelerated around the world and various stimulus measures were enacted, including spending on copper-heavy green initiatives. The price…

Outward Turkish foreign direct investment continues

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TURKEY

As an open emerging-market economy which usually runs large external deficits, Turkey has long sought to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), with varying degrees of success…

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.

Ontario-Ottawa frictions will likely grow in Canada

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CANADA

There are some concerns about how well-developed PC policy and fiscal plans are. The left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) is now Ontario’s official opposition and has four years…