The government plan to close down a large part of the country's loss-making mining industry is part of the reform package.

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In Wales, despite the loss of jobs in mining and other traditional industries, there was record inward investment.

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He said the main cause of decline in wild bees, such as mining and mason species, was loss of habitat due to a variety of reasons including urban development.

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Amplats, which is majority-owned by London-listed mining group Anglo American, plans to cease production at four loss-making mine shafts in Rustenburg.

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The Bakries, backed by the independent non-executive directors, have offered to buy back Bumi Resources, leaving Bumi PLC with the Berau coal-mining assets in a deal that would leave shareholders with a loss of about 50% on their original investment.

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As with all positions, but especially with more volatile stocks like mining companies, be mindful of risk managent and place a stop-loss order in line with your risk tolerance.

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