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MINING IN AFRICA – AUGUST 2011

Tax and Regulatory Risk Forecasts for South Africa, Guinea, Tanzania and Mozambique

This report identifies a selection of indicators which help to predict the likelihood countries will tighten the terms under which mining companies operate (e.g. raise taxes or increase state ownership of projects). It then picks four African countries (South Africa, Guinea, Mozambique and Tanzania) with important mining interests, scores these indicators and highlights how national mining policies are likely to change.

Mongolia : Political : Parliament passed a new law restricting foreign investment, it will require foreign investors to obtain government approval for investments over 49%. :: Bangladesh : Political : Bapex said that the oil fields in Kailashtila and Haripur, in Sylhet region had the potential for 150m barrels. :: Mongolia : Political : Domestic media reported that the country's proposed foreign investment law was threatening job security for Mongolians. :: Bahrain : Individuals : On Budaiya Road, social media reported that opposition activists poured oil over the road and caused three car accidents. :: Chile : Political : Codelco said a blockade of five mining sites by contract workers would not affect copper production, as there are contingency plans in place. :: China : Government & Economy : The State Council said the government would provide subsidies worth $4.2 billion to encourage the use of energy-saving products. :: Mali : Political : Media reported a serious financial crisis in Mali following the coup; national revenue authority collected only 29% of estimated annual tax revenue.