The way that minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo: An artisanal mine Fairphone/FlickrStrong evidence links the mining of minerals to local conflict in several African countries. This is because minerals are prized by rebel groups and are a source of their financing. Examples include the “blood diamonds” that were used to finance armed groups in Sierra Leone and … [Read more...] about The way that minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo | The Conversation
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Eskom tariff hikes could see struggling mines fold, says Minerals Council
Eskom tariff hikes could see struggling mines fold, says Minerals Council: The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved a tariff hike of 9.41% for this year. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Workers threaten to resume strike at Krugersdorp hospital if wages deducted: Employees returned to work on Thursday despite no agreement on the no work, no pay … [Read more...] about Eskom tariff hikes could see struggling mines fold, says Minerals Council
Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines | The Conversation
Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines: EPA/Aaron UfumeliMultinational firms from Europe, North America and more recently China still dominate the extraction and refining of most of minerals mined in Africa with minimal roles for African firms. From these minerals, foreign manufacturing firms produce consumer … [Read more...] about Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines | The Conversation
How roadblocks, not just minerals, fund rebels and conflict in the Congo | The Conversation
How roadblocks, not just minerals, fund rebels and conflict in the Congo: Chased from mining sites, rebels simply try to control roads in the DRC. Peer SchoutenFor over a decade it’s been widely recognised that rebel financing in the Democratic Republic of Congo is firmly linked to mining. First discovered by the Belgians in 1904, the Congolese soil harbours a huge amount of … [Read more...] about How roadblocks, not just minerals, fund rebels and conflict in the Congo | The Conversation
GAP Range of vitamins and minerals launched by Adcock Ingram OTC
GAP Range of vitamins and minerals launched by Adcock Ingram OTC: The Adcock Ingram OTC division has launched a comprehensive range of health supplements, each specifically formulated to replenish vitamins and minerals that have been depleted as a result of chronic diseases or the treatment thereof. Research shows that chronic diseases very often result in the depletion of … [Read more...] about GAP Range of vitamins and minerals launched by Adcock Ingram OTC
