Rioters Attack Canadian-owned Mine in Mozambique

Rioters have attacked a tantalum mine in Mozambique owned by Canada's Pacific Wildcat Resources, the company said, in violence that could hurt the image of a country hoping to attract investment in its mining and energy sectors. Security staff were injured during the attack, while other staff were rushed to safety in Nampula, around 120 kilometers from the mine, the company said. Mozambican newspaper O Pais reported on Monday that the violence began on November 9 when police shot...

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