* Gold, cotton output seen rising despite Mali coup and rebellion * Unlike neighbours, main industries appear shielded from chaos * Cracks appearing as aid, investment slows By Joe Penney BAMAKO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - In the afternoon of March 21, army mutineers stormed the office of Mali's national cotton company CMDT in central Bamako and fired AK-47 rounds … [Read more...] about FEATURE-Mali’s economic pillars resist turmoil, for now
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UPDATE 1-Golf-Ryder Cup trio in form, Fernandez-Castano triumphs
(Adds quotes) Sept 16 (Reuters) - Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano won his sixth European Tour title at the Italian Open on Sunday in good scoring conditions which boosted the confidence of the three Ryder Cup players in the field. Fernandez-Castano produced his lowest round of the tournament at Royal Park in Turin with an eight-under-par 64 to finish on 24 under and … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Golf-Ryder Cup trio in form, Fernandez-Castano triumphs
INTERVIEW-S.African strike not denting budget forecast yet
STOCKHOLM, Sept 16 (Reuters) - South Africa sees no need yet to revise the outlook for its fiscal performance in its 2012 budget plan even if there has been revenue loss due to problems in the mining industry, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Sunday. But in an interview in the Swedish capital ahead of a conference on Monday, Gordhan said the mining problems needed … [Read more...] about INTERVIEW-S.African strike not denting budget forecast yet
UPDATE 1-Fugitive Congo opposition figure heads to France-lawyer
* Opposition figure has been in hiding after treason charge * Source at South African embassy confirms departure * Congo says Lumbala must be returned to face the law (Adds Congo government reaction) By Patrick Nduwimana BUJUMBURA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - An opposition figure wanted in the Democratic Republic of Congo on treason charges has left neighbouring … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Fugitive Congo opposition figure heads to France-lawyer
Amplats to resume S.Africa operations on Tuesday
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Anglo American Platinum plans to resume operations at its Rustenburg mine in South Africa on Tuesday after it suspended work following labour unrest, it said on Sunday. "The situation in Rustenburg remains calm and our current intention is to resume operations on Tuesday morning, which will provide time for the government to implement … [Read more...] about Amplats to resume S.Africa operations on Tuesday
