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Copper outlook dim as macroeconomic challenge looms

The copper price is set to dip during the second half of the year, as poor producer discipline, higher output and lower Chinese demand growth combine for a fifth consecutive year of price decline in 2016, according to a new report by market analysts at Thomson Reuters GFMS. Analysts expected …

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Global copper prices stumble again

Copper prices on the international market yesterday fell for a second consecutive session due to a stronger United States dollar. Yesterday, the dollar gained on the yen as investors unwound safe-haven trades in the wake of the failed coup in Turkey, while a giant takeover bid in the technology sector, …

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Zambia cuts trade deficit by 92% as Copper exports swell

Zambia cut its trade deficit by 92%, a move that is expected to shore up the country’s economic outlook of sustained. The copper rich country recorded a trade deficit in May 2016 valued at K 65.2 Million, representing a 91.5 percent drop in the trade deficit from K765.3 Million recorded …

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Revival of Mokambo Mine on track

Changfa Mining Limited, a Chinese company, has set aside a total of US$200 million to revamp the operations of Old Mokambo Mine to enhance economic activities in the area. The resumption of mining activities at Old Mokambo Mine which was closed in the 60s is anticipated to create about 1,000 …

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Kibo Mining confirms delay in amalgamation of gold projects

Kibo Mining has confirmed that a minor unforeseen delay will set back finalising the definitive agreement with Lake Victoria Gold. Tanzania focused mineral exploration and development company, Kibo Mining said on Tuesday that its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with Lake Victoria Gold (Lake Victoria) to consolidate the companies’ respective …

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