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Risk management company increasingly targeting Africa
Operational risk specialists Professional Service Solutions (PSS) implements an effective risk management solution to counter operational threats, instead of implementing a security solution. The...
Company aims to engage with ‘movers and shakers’ of African mining
Global risk consultancy Control Risks aims to build on its reputation and record with African-focused mining companies through its well-placed offices across the continent, particularly in south,...
Copper supply to remain balanced in 2013 – expert
China is set to consume about 45% of the world’s copper by 2015 and 48% of all aluminum and nickel, which will support healthy expansion in global demand for industrial metals even as European use...
Consultancy to launch new division at Indaba
Australia-based, internationally recognised consultancy firm SMEC, part of SMEC Group, will officially launch its new Mining, Oil and Gas division at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Australian mining solutions provider to launch under new name at Mining Indaba
Australian mining solutions provider Runge will use this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba to introduce itself to the South African mining industry under its new name – RungePincockMinarco.
Minerals explorer hopes to promote rare earths project
Mineral exploration and development company Frontier Rare Earths hopes to raise awareness about its Zandkopsdrift rare-earth project and the potential benefits it holds for South Africa at this...
SA platinum industry holds major potential amid challenges
Increased operating costs, excessive production, weakening prices and industry perceptions are challenges experienced in the platinum-group metals (PGMs) industry, says corporate solutions provider...
International council again hosts sustainable development sessions
For the third year running, the UK-based International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will host two sustainable development sessions at the Investing in African Mining Indaba. On Tuesday,...
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China grants conditional approval for Codelco-SQM lithium joint venture
China's market regulator said on Monday that it granted conditional approval for a lithium-related joint venture between Chile's state-run copper giant-Codelco and local lithium producer SQM. The...
Sibanye pays $215m to settle dispute over cancelled nickel mines deal
South African precious metals producer Sibanye-Stillwater has agreed to pay $215-million to funds managed by Appian Capital Advisory to settle a legal dispute over the failed acquisition of...
Japan's Marubeni to invest in Australian critical minerals project
Japan's Marubeni said on Monday it will invest in a mineral sands project of Australia's RZ Resources, following in the footsteps of compatriot JX Advanced Metals which struck a similar deal with...