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Planning underway for AfricaÔÇÖs largest solar power plant

Plans have been unveiled for the building of what will become the biggest photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in Africa. 

Multi-billion dollar iron ore deal stuck in Guinea

Rio Tinto, Chinalco and the International Finance Corporation have signed a deal to develop Guinea's iron ore deposits

Pan African wins Manica mining licence

UK-based Pan African Resources has been awarded a mining licence on its Manica exploration project in Mozambique.

2014 looking good for renewables

Following a difficult year for renewables and clean energy in 2013, some analysts are optimistic on the investment potential for 2014, driven by efficiency and growing commercia

India opening up to foreign banks

Foreign banks are to be allowed to set up wholly owned subsidiaries in India for the first time

Lomiko Metals begins trading on the OTCQX

Lomiko Metals Inc. has been approved to trade on OTCQX, the best marketplace with qualified companies

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Stephen Archer, business analyst and director of Spring Partnerships, believes that the United States is declining rapidly as a superpower.

Autonomy board backs HP offer

The board of Cambridge, UK-based Autonomy has unanimously recommended its shareholders accept a £7.1 billion offer from technology giant HP.

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Rockwell Diamonds Inc.

2010 has been a stellar year to date for Rockwell Diamonds Inc. CEO John Bristow talks to Jayne Flannery about the trends and factors moving in the company’s favour.

City of Bathurst

Bathurst is a city with a great past as one of the New World's first permanent settlements, and a great future: though it may be experiencing a few little local difficulties jus

Shell to drill New Zealand well

Royal Dutch Shell is to begin drilling an exploration well off the New Zealand coast that could extend the life of the Maui gas field.

Weir Group to acquire Seaboard

The UK’s Weir Group has agreed to acquire US-based Seaboard Holdings for $675 million (£431 million).