Resources Watch

8th February 2017

Resources Watch

Welcome to Creamer Media’s Resources Watch, a weekly video round-up of the events and people making and shaping the news in the mining industry.

This week:
Political, regulatory uncertainty could deter investment in African resources sector – Barclays
Survey reveals improved reporting by mining companies
And, Harmony pays second dividend in 12 months, swings back to H1 profit


Any political and regulatory uncertainty will undermine African countries’ attractiveness as natural resource investment destinations according to financial institution Barclays Africa.
Barclays Africa natural resources head Shirley Webber

 

 

The unpredictable business environment in mining has given rise to a number of reporting trends geared towards providing stakeholders and users of mining companies’ financial statements with a more transparent view of a company’s position
KPMG global mining leader Jacques Erasmus

 

 

 

Harmony Gold swung back into a profit for the six months ended December 31, with earnings lifted by gains from gold and currency hedges.
Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp
 

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