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GOLD
New technology prototype 2014 – AngloGold
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Gold major AngloGold Ashanti is taking firm technology steps to maintain South Africa as a leading gold mining country.
The coherent three-step technology strategy aims at halving mining costs and making operations viable at depths beyond 5 000 m.
By: Martin Creamer
7th February 2012
MINOR METALS
Demand for minor metals to rise, but supply disruptions a risk
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Demand for cobalt, tantalum and rare earth metals – seen as critical minor metals necessary for the continuation of the modern way of life – would continue to increase, but a mining consultancy group said on Monday that there was a risk of...
By: Jean McKenzie
6th February 2012
IRON-ORE
Global iron-ore demand growth remains robust
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Global iron-ore production showed a healthy increase of about 8% in 2011, compared with 2010, but the increase was not as impressive as previous years, Raw Materials Group cofounder and partner, Magnus Ericsson, said on Monday.
Speaking at the...
By: Jean McKenzie
6th February 2012
MINING INVESTMENT
Position SA mining as economic change catalyst – Manuel
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Mining needed to be positioned as a catalyst to drive other changes in the South African economy, Planning Minister Trevor Manuel said on Monday.
Manuel told a Mining Indaba panel discussion organised by law company ENS that the South African...
By: Martin Creamer
6th February 2012
LOCAL CONTENT
Report outlines ways to boost local content in West African mining
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The World Bank has outlined a number of recommendations to help West African countries boost the level of local content in the mining industry.
Releasing a report on increasing local procurement in West Africa at the yearly Investing in Africa...
By: Jean McKenzie
6th February 2012
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African mining draws Canadian miners
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Canadian companies’ interest in mining in Africa has increased in recent years, with between 25 and 35 companies attending this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, says Africa-focused business development and marketing company...
By: Joanne Taylor
27th January 2012
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African mining expected to continue growth despite government demands
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Mining companies face a more challenging mining environment, as African governments are demanding greater contributions from mining companies operating on the continent, advisory firm Deloitte has warned.
27th January 2012
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