Published on in “Business, Trade”, language — English. 68 pages.
A mine’s role as the key driver of change is a lot different today than it was fifty years ago. In the past the mine would initiate disturbance and dominate the level of succession and pace of change. Back then, global mining companies were closed systems not much affected by outside influences. They dominated international markets and monopolised commodity prices. Individual mines left a lasting impression in the area of operation, and left their surroundings in an altered, often unrecognisable More
Running with the bulls
The mining industry is
slowly shaking off the
super-boom hangover.
Although still in a
slumber, the worst
headache seems to be over. Despite a
number of highs and lows, 2016 has
been a good year for commodities. In
fact, by mid-2016 a number of prices
— with gold leading the charge —
were on the brink of entering a bull
run (a 20% increase from previous
lows). Since then the gold price
has remained stable, and although
some raw materials have lost its
lustre More