mining sector
Coverage of mining sector in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan, Iran agree to keep border crossings open round the clock to boost trade
Pakistan and Iran agreed to keep border crossings open 24/7 to boost trade, aiming for a $10 billion bilateral trade target. They also plan to enhance cooperation in mining and streamline customs procedures.
- South Africa: Leader to Laggard - - SA Mining Is Falling Behind in the Global Technology Race
South Africa's mining sector is falling behind in the global technology race as digitisation, automation, and AI become standard, with the country lagging particularly in domestic research and development.
- FG to digitise mining sector, track operators
The Federal Government plans to digitize the mining sector to enhance oversight of operators, strengthen regulation, and combat illegal mining and insecurity. The initiative was first reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Liberia: Kamara Urges Faster Legal Modernization and Investment Certainty As Liberia Seeks Stronger Mining Competitiveness
Amara KAMARA, President of the Liberia Chamber of Mines, has called for urgent legal and regulatory reforms in Liberia's mining sector. He warned that delays in modernizing laws and fragmented institutional coordination could hinder the country's ability to attract long-term investment amid rising global demand for critical minerals.
- Conservative Keiko Fujimori wins knife-edge election in Peru
Keiko Fujimori, daughter of an autocrat, won a close election in Peru. She pledged to increase private investment in the mining sector and adopt a strict approach to crime.
- Miners Turn South African Stocks From World-Beaters to Laggards
The mining sector's performance has caused South African stocks to shift from leading global performers to underperformers. This decline highlights a reversal in fortune for a market that was previously outperforming international counterparts.
- Chile’s Stock Market Climbs Again as Copper Stays Firm
Chile's IPSA stock index rose 1.70% to 10,923 for the second consecutive day, driven by stable copper prices and a weaker U.S. dollar, which bolstered the peso and mining sector stocks.
- NDA government could bring turnaround in Andhra Pradesh mining sector, says Minister Kollu Ravindra
Minister Kollu Ravindra claims the NDA government could revitalize Andhra Pradesh's mining sector, alleging that quarry owners faced harassment and closures under the YSRCP regime.
- Minister pledges action plan to restore A.P.’s mining sector
Minister Kollu Ravindra pledged an action plan to restore Andhra Pradesh's mining sector, citing administrative bottlenecks and excessive penalties as causes of industry difficulties over the past five years. The announcement followed an inspection of granite quarries in Gudipala mandal.
- Mining giant polluted Quebec waters for over a decade before $100M fine. What took so long?
A global mining company was fined $100 million for contaminating Quebec's Côte-Nord waters over a decade, marking the highest fine of its kind. Experts highlight the challenges in regulating Canada's mining sector despite the landmark penalty.