Ratings update: BHP, Chile
BHP’s operations return to normal following the end of a costly strike – but labour challenges and upcoming elections could spell more uncertainty.
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“Mozambique-scale discoveries are a possibility in Madagascar”
Madagascar’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum sees a bright future for investment in his country, but only if it makes the necessary reforms.
Ratings update: Shell, Nigeria
The scrutiny facing Shell over a block offshore Nigeria is the latest in a string of corruption-related controversies in the extractive sectors.
The Trump agenda – what it means for resources and energy
Critical Resource advisors and other leading experts reflect on the implications of Trump’s presidency for energy and resource companies globally.
Guinea mines minister: “Read beyond Simandou headlines”
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Abdoulaye Magassouba argues that recent scandals distract from Guinea’s improvements as an investment destination.
EITI Chair: Mining companies lead transparency agenda
In a Critical Resource Q&A, EITI Chair Fredrik Reinfeldt discusses why oil and gas firms lag behind mining companies on transparency.
Ratings update: Vedanta, Zambia
Vedanta subsidiary KCM faces industrial action amidst a series of recent challenges, but Zambia’s broader outlook is improving.
New realities for stakeholder relations
As confidence returns to commodity markets, investors face new political and stakeholder dynamics.
Ratings update: BP Wind Energy, USA
Trump’s win has worried US renewables investors, but existing wind farms like BP’s Fowler Ridge appear unlikely to face significant impacts.
Lonmin CEO: ‘Never waste a good crisis’
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Ben Magara identifies stakeholder relationships as key to beating the ‘winner-takes-all’ mindset that besets the industry.
Ratings update: Noble Energy, Israel
Israel’s Leviathan field could reshape regional geopolitics – but access to foreign markets and stakeholder opposition threaten development.
ICMM President: ‘BHP Billiton/Vale’s spill is a wake-up call’
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Tom Butler discusses the Samarco spill and the risk of destroying value in early stage projects.
Ratings Update: Benban Solar Park, Egypt
Egyptian government tactics have thrown into doubt plans for the world’s largest solar park – including projects proposed by EDF and Engie.
Bolivia’s Mines Minister: ‘Drastic change is needed’
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Bolivia’s mines minister calls for radical new investor attitudes and reflects on the future of Latin America’s Left.
Ratings update: Total, Uganda
Progress towards a long-awaited export pipeline is welcome news for Uganda’s oil industry – but politics could still hold things up.