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A looming, copper-bottomed, threat to communities « Mining Blog
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A looming, copper-bottomed, threat to communities « Mining Blog. A looming, copper-bottomed, threat to communities. 13 January 2013,. It’s simply criminal . That’s what, in January 2011, Mines and Communities (MAC) called the type of purely speculative activity that currently seems to be driving the [copper] market to bullish heights [http:/ www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php? If so, prudence alone (not to mention ethics) requires a concerted shift to a global post- mining scenario”. In November 201...
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The Hoffer Project « The Joy of Cab
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The Joy of Cab. And showed me a basic workout. And it was here, near Faro, that I hatched the “Hoffer Project”… HFR = Hit Fifty Running. Part of my reason for writing this blog is to inspire other cabbies in one way or another. I know there are many out there who do not look after themselves well at all. Working too long hours (60-80) sitting down, eating poorly and smoking, not to mention the booze (not whilst driving though of course! On June 26, 2012. March 3, 2013 at 7:45 am. Boys and their toys.
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Financialisation Background Info Page | Make Finance Work
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Skip to main content. Background Info and Publications. Background Info and Publications. Background Info and Publications. Background Info and Publications. Financialisation Background Info Page. Background document Paris Conference October 2011: http:/ www.un-ngls.org/gsp/docs/Financialisation natural resources draft 2.pdf. Final report Paris Conference ATTACHED. Academic paper on fin nat ATTACHED. Submission EC post Rio 20 (2files ATTACHED). Link to ecosystem services? Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 13:51.
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A British company and Indonesia’s mining boom – the scandal continues. 14 November 2012, Comments (0). During late summer this year, the UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) was rocked by the news that a London-listed mining company had sustained some US$400 million in debts – which it couldn’t account for. Not only that: Bumi had been allowed to take the leading investment role in a UK-listed firm called Vallar plc, set up by Nat Rothschild of the eponymous banking dynasty. All this came as little su...
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Gold bulls, bears, bullies – and bullion « Mining Blog
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Gold bulls, bears, bullies – and bullion « Mining Blog. Gold bulls, bears, bullies – and bullion. 7 March 2013,. 8220;The largest gold companies are seeking to lure investors back to the $300 billion industry after a string of money-losing multibillion-dollar takeovers and over-budget projects. Barrick and its competitors are vowing to focus on margins and to get a grip on soaring production costs, rather than boosting output”. However, Goldman Sachs Group, reporting on February 25th, isn’t so sure...
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A Russian financial coup d’etat « Mining Blog
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A Russian financial coup d’etat « Mining Blog. A Russian financial coup d’etat. 12 December 2012,. London’s renowned Chelsea football team hasn’t been doing well of late – in fact it’s performance has been pathetic. This may cause the team’s owner, Roman Abramovich, some sleepless nights, as he pores over the lacklustre goal sheets from the comfort of his multi-million dollar London town house. According to Reuter’s Moscow correspondent, Polina Devitt, Roman will pay his cash straight to Vladimir P...
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Mining-trading mega-merger now finalised « Mining Blog
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Mining-trading mega-merger now finalised « Mining Blog. Mining-trading mega-merger now finalised. 21 November 2012,. Finally, it’s happened. The long-awaited merger between the world’s biggest metals trader and one of the world’s largest mining companies was concluded yesterday. On Monday the London Mining Network posted its warnings about the consequences of this mega-deal:. Reaction to merger proposal of Glencore and Xstrata. London Mining Network press release. For more information or comment, contact...
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Don’t bank on clean coal, says leading insurance company « Mining Blog
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Don’t bank on clean coal, says leading insurance company « Mining Blog. Don’t bank on clean coal, says leading insurance company. 15 November 2012,. Two reports were released this week, which attempted to assess the future for global coal demand and use. According to the reports, global coal demand will rise in the short-term as emerging markets rely on it to power economic expansion. However, The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its. PwC did say that carbon capture and storage (CCS) of carbon r...
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Allgemein « Mining Blog
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Allgemein « Mining Blog. Gold bulls, bears, bullies – and bullion. 7 March 2013, Comments (0). 8220;The largest gold companies are seeking to lure investors back to the $300 billion industry after a string of money-losing multibillion-dollar takeovers and over-budget projects. Barrick and its competitors are vowing to focus on margins and to get a grip on soaring production costs, rather than boosting output”. However, Goldman Sachs Group, reporting on February 25th, isn’t so sure that this particu...