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Mopani Copper Mines has planned a US$1.5 billion development that will double its copper production. (Image source: photosmith2011/ Flickr)

Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) plans to spend US$1.5 billion on a new Zambian copper project that would extend the life of its operations in the Nkana and Mufulira mines by more than 30 years

Royalties on the Zambian mining sector has caused tax revenue to increase by 46 per cent. (Image source: Mmj/ Flickr)

Tax revenue from Zambia’s copper-mining sector has undergone a 46 per cent leap, now totalling ZMK 35 billion (US$7.1 million) per month, as a result of the doubled mineral royalties that came into effect in April 2012

Fear of nationalisation of mines in South Africa continue to push away potential investments in the country. (Image source: timofair/Flickr)

Persistent fears of the forced nationalisation of mines in South Africa have jeopardised potential investment in the country, according to ratings agencies Fitch and Standard & Poors

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