For several years the talk has been of a new dawn for Africa; economic independence and prosperity fuelled by the growth of the resources industry. But is it translating into reality? For all the enthusiasm around the end of violence, the spread of democracy and theupliftment from poverty, debate still rages over how the mining industry affects the people of Africa.From accusations of the resources curse to the heralding of a new era for economic development, the mining industry is often the political football that is kicked around the continent incessantly with calls for better distribution of the economic benefits competing with shouts for the need to provide a business climate that is conducive to investment.
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