Glencore halts $800 million copper projects in Zambia

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Africa News Digest Thursday 2 October 2014 Home     Gold     Silver     Africa     Asia     Australia     China     Europe     Latin America Glencore halts copper projects in Zambia over tax row The standoff marks a major setback for the miner, which is in the process of upgrading its copper assets in Zambia hoping to increase output by at least 50% by 2017. read » EduMine Live Courses Sponsor Digest Post Extend your training by learning from industry experts in real time! Join the growing number of people who have chosen EduMine to advance their careers in mining. Practical Geostatistics Valuation of Mineral Projects based on Technical and Financial Modelling Open Pit Slope Design and Implementation Groundwater Modelling for Mining For more topics click here. Rio Tinto, Glencore could save $500m by joining coal businesses It would also create a a 15-kilometre long ''super pit'' from the union of Rio's Mount Thorley Warkworth and Glencore's Bulga open-pit mines. read » London Mining shares collapse on funding fears The iron ore producer warned it did not have sufficient cash to operate Marampa, its only mine. read » World Gold Council bullish on demand, ETFs role Industry body sees demand rising as economic growth lifts consumers' incomes. read » BHP freezes executive pay CEO Andrew Mackenzie's pay package is already only half that of his predecessor. read » Zambian chamber urges gov't to speed up tax refunds for miners The business group argues the sector must be nurtured to generate the revenues needed for the country's economic diversification. read » Breaker Technology is one of the World Leaders in Stationary Hydraulic Rockbreaker Systems Sponsor Digest Post Breaker Technology is one of the world leaders in stationary hydraulic rockbreaker systems and has installed over 2000 booms into harsh and remotely located quarrying and mining sites on the planet. Newly engineered the NT-E Series boom is the 5th generation of small booms from BTI. With enhanced coverage and a larger breaker capability, this boom has an optimized structural design. Well recognized as a leader in global mining and quarry markets, BTI offers unparalleled experience and product support through our dealer network. For more information visit our web site www.rockbreaker.com CHART: BHP before and after spin-off Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger. read » In pictures: Guinea's artisanal gold miners See how the precious ore is hacked and shovelled from pits and tunnels, while miners deal with the unregulated use of highly toxic mercury. read » Featured Mining Investment Opportunity view more » Read more Africa news on MINING.com » Home     Gold     Silver     Africa     Asia     Australia     China     Europe     Latin America About Us   |  Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   |  Contact Us   |  Advertise This email was sent to you by InfoMine Inc. Suite 900, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B6 | +1 604 683 2037 | cem@infomine.com. Please visit cem.infomine.com for more information. Copyright InfoMine. You are receiving this email because the email address fernandoqueens@gmail.com was subscribed to the MINING.com email list "Africa News Digest". You may unsubscribe at any time. The information contained in “Africa News Digest” is collected from a variety of sources on a “best intentions” basis. InfoMine Inc. makes no representation or offers no warranty with respect to the adequacy of the information for any particular purpose. Any information presented in “Africa News Digest” is not a solicitation to purchase or acquire any securities. Use of this service is an acceptance of this disclaimer. Visit our web site to read our complete disclaimer.