Strategic Thinking on East Africa

Workers are shown smelting gold at the Bisha mine in Eritrea in this undated photo. Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press Published Friday, September 4, 2015 12:20PM EDT CALGARY — Canadian mining company Nevsun Resources is defending its operations in Eritrea following a damning report by the United Nations that accused the miner of using forced […]

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Miners say they are able to save money to buy cars and houses thanks to government’s focus on safety and health issues. Charles Stratford | The Ethiopian highlands are often called “the roof of Africa”. It’s a rugged, breathtakingly beautiful landscape and a discovery in recent years has got precious gem experts around the world excited: […]

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Brindaveni Naidoo East Africa, which is set to become the continent’s fastest-growing region, is becoming an increasingly important destination for China. Additionally, East African port and rail development is being included as part of China’s new concept of a ‘maritime silk road’, which will result in an increasing geopolitical influence within the Indian Ocean. A new […]

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Frik Els Billions wiped from mining sector as gold, silver prices fall and copper, iron ore prices plummet to 2009 levels amid Chinese stock market collapse The value of base and precious metal miners and the diversified giants all fell on Tuesday as commodity prices dropped to fresh multi-year lows hit by the triple whammy of […]

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