

investment in electricity supplies and transport routes. Over the past 5 years, Zambia has experienced in excess of US$8.0 billion of investment and, considering forecast growth in copper and coal production, Zambia is set to gain a competitive regional advantage over other African mining destinations. 6 TH Largest copper producer in 2011 ...



It has been a common go-public vehicle for junior mining companies and with the increase in commodity prices we expect to see increased CPC listings and RTO activity in the mining industry in 2021. ... In the current landscape, owners of Canadian mining assets considering an investment from, or sale to, a foreign state-owned entity, …



Canadian mining assets, by company type; Annual variations; Use of statistics on Canadian mining assets located abroad; Overview. A total of 1,423 Canadian mining and exploration companies had CMAs valued at $320.2 billion in 2022, a 14.1% increase from $280.5 billion in 2021. Of these companies, 770 had CMAs located …





First Mining Gold is a Canadian gold development company focused on advancing its flagship Springpole Gold Project in Ontario, one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in Canada, and the recently acquired Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, a top 20 Canadian gold asset. The company also has interests in several partnership assets …





What Is Metals & Mining Investment Banking? Metals & Mining Investment Banking Definition: In metals & mining investment banking, professionals advise companies that find, produce, and distribute base metals, bulk commodities, and precious metals on debt and equity issuances and mergers and acquisitions. The concepts of upstream ("find") …



There are a number of changes to lease accounting applying the requirements of IFRS 16, those resulting in specific implementation issues for the mining industry are covered within this publication. The key changes include: Lease accounting Lease definition Lease and non lease components Mining services contracts New assets and liabilities





The mining industry is at a tipping point where sustainability and decarbonization are top items on CEOs' agendas. To achieve a 1.5°C climate-change target by 2050, the mining industry will need to reduce direct CO 2 emissions to zero. Encouragingly, our analysis shows that solutions to decarbonize the majority of …





Securing adequate financing is a significant hurdle for small-scale mining projects, which are often characterized by high upfront costs and a host of regulatory, environmental, and market risks. Small mining firms must navigate a complex landscape where traditional funding sources, such as bank loans, may be limited or unavailable. As such, …



A qualified person generally requires site visits to each material mineral asset, review of all exploration and mining activities as a high-level due diligence measure, and review of any feasibility studies, mine plans, business plans, and corporate models to validate ... How Auditors Will Focus on the New Requirements As companies prepare to ...



Certain companies admitted under the assets test, and mining and oil and gas exploration companies, are also required to file quarterly activities reports and cash flow statements. Dual listing A company that is already listed on a foreign exchange that meets ASX's minimum admission criteria can also list on ASX as an ASX Listing or ASX Foreign ...



the Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency Act [Chapter 14:38] – deals with investment promotion in the country. ... Subject to complying with the applicable requirements, most mining rights can be transferred without restrictions. When a registered mining location or any interest therein is sold or otherwise alienated, the …



Mining companies undertaking capital raisings can approach the world's capital markets in various ways. Through an initial public offering (IPO), ... more likely to satisfy requirements on exchanges that offer asset test financial requirements, rather than requiring a track record of profitability. In addition, prospectus disclosures ...







The mining company's first royalty investment in 1986 involved spending half the corporate treasury to acquire 4 percent of the revenues from a mine in Nevada owned by Western State Minerals. Following this initial transaction, Franco-Nevada went on to purchase royalties in various other commodities, further developing the mining …







The Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB) was established to manage GoB interests in mining companies and to seek out new investment opportunities. In 2014, Botswana and Namibia signed an agreement to establish a jointly run company that will supervise the construction of the Trans-Kalahari Railroad.



Key Takeaways: Gold mining industry: Gold mining is a global $392 billion business with the single largest gold mine in the world located in the State of Nevada. The Lassonde Curve: A model of the life of a mining company – from exploration to production – and helps investors gauge market value through each stage of the process. Investing in Gold …



At J.P. Morgan Asset Management we have developed criteria for including mining companies in certain sustainable funds. 1 This piece outlines the framework defined and utilised by portfolio managers for evaluating companies mining for critical energy transition minerals in the context of these specific funds. We only include …



What GAO Found. State agencies and the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) reported holding approximately $10.2 billion in surety bonds (guaranteed by a third party), collateral bonds (guaranteed by a tangible asset, such as a certificate of deposit), and self-bonds (guaranteed on the basis …



Accounting Fundamentals in Mining and Metals Exploration and evaluation expenditures in the mining and metals industry pose unique accounting challenges. During the exploration phase, companies assess the presence of mineral reserves. These preliminary expenses are often considered an aspect of research and, therefore, …



Today, the safety and asset integrity in mining industry is far from complete. Many mining companies and suppliers to the mining industry are working hard to meet the requirements of SIL. ABB is working together with its mining customers to develop and consolidate the safety and asset integrity and be a good example in this front.





The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is a non-statutory body established in 1976 to advise the Treasurer and the Government on Australia's foreign investment policy and its administration. Like many countries, Australia reviews foreign investment proposals on a case-by-case basis to ensure they are not contrary to the national interest.





Mining license in Nigeria is usually relevant for companies seeking to engage in the mining sector, with or without a mining lease. There are two major types of mining licenses in Nigeria that are relevant and important for every company engaging in mining sector, depending on their type of activities in the sector.



There is a range of different requirements for mining and minerals organisations, depending on their size, location and area of focus. In a recent article, EY suggests that meeting ESG requirements should be an urgent priority for organisations in the sector. "ESG remains the top risk and opportunity for mining and metals …






