African Mining
March 19 2001
Turmoil in Zimbabwe, fresh worries about conflict diamonds and a lacklustre gold price have overshadowed the past year for the African mining industry. But there has been good news, too. It has been an annus mirabilis for the platinum industry. Diamond prices have rebounded, while coal has picked up.
Overview Troubled continent fails to exploit its assets
Conflicting signals for year ahead
Demand set to boost exports and prices
Metals Share price and profit records shattered again
Gold miner with Midas touch
Succession issue is priority
Miners get started after privatisation
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