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Anil Agarwal’s 20% Anglo American Shares Sold

The self-made billionaire and one of India’s richest men, Anil Agarwal has sold his stake in Anglo America. As the biggest shareholder of the mining company, Agarwal is reported to have made US$500M before the costs from the deal. Agarwal, through his metals company, Volcan Holdings Plc, began buying into …

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Barrick Gold dispels claims of sale

During a media briefing in Lusaka, Barrick Gold Corporation made a clear pronouncement that speculations about the company’s intention to sell Lumwana Copper Mine are false.   The Chief Executive Officer and President of Barrick Gold Corporation, Mark Bristow rather highlighted its eagerness to continue engaging with the government at …

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Foreign currency payment-miners exempted in Zim

The mining firms have been permitted to pay their utility bills in foreign currency though it is just weeks after the government outlawed foreign currency as legal tender and officially reintroduced the Zimbabwean dollar a decade after it was wiped out by hyperinflation.   Zimbabwe’s Energy and Power Development minister …

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Diversification and discipline needed in Zambia-World Bank

Copper plays a pivotal role in Zambia’s economy yet in recent years, this soft and malleable metal’s value has shown a decrease.   During the launch of the latest World Bank Economic Brief on Zambia titled Wealth Beyond Mining: Leveraging Renewable Natural Capital, it was mentioned that Zambia needs to …

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KCM bids expected-Musukwa

About nine companies are expected to submit bids for Konkola Copper Mines within weeks.   During a media briefing, Richard Musukwa, the Mines Minister made mention that companies from as far as Australia, Canada, China, Russia and Turkey were doing due diligence.   “The bidding process will start once all …

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