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Stashing cash in the world's tax havens
There's up to $32 trillion in the tax haven game.
More than 60 Sudanese gold miners killed in well collapse
Gold has become a key commodity for Sudan since the oil-rich south seceded nearly two years ago.
Mine water dragons: Challenges and solutions
Plus the latest assessment on Bristol Bay and Pebble Mine by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
VIDEO: Ncondezi Coal develops Mozambique project
Company discusses its thermal coal mine and power generation station.
Rio Tinto considers selling its diamond mines
The company's gemstone mines are estimated to be worth $2.2 billion.
Kinross Gold puts Tasiast expansion at US$2.7 billion
In February Kinross took a $3.2 billion write down attributable largely to Tasiast.
INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 biggest diamonds ever
All 10 were mined in Africa.
The 'now or never moment' for private equity in mining
"Interest from private equity in sector is the highest I have ever seen"
South Africa's largest mining union to pursue double-digit pay increase
Labour tensions rising ahead of mining sector wage negotiations.
Miners in the dark on Zimbabwe’s plans to seize foreign stakes
A draft bill leaked to the media last week shows the government is planning to amend the current law to avoid paying compensation to foreign miners.
Zambia corners mining companies to stop tax evasion
New rules likely to come into force by mid-May.
Stellar AfricaGold Inc. reaches prefeasibility stage on B3 and B1 zones of Balandougou Project in Guinea, West Africa
Mr. Maurice Giroux, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stellar AfricaGold Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SPX) ("Stellar" or the "Company") and a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101, is pleased to inform the Company's shareholders of the conclusion of an overall work compilation, interpretation and recommendation done by AECOM, Stellar's independent consultant on all technical aspect of the Balandougou Project.
Randgold intends to buy up more junior miners
Established companies have an opportunity to find bargain deals if the price of gold falls further.
Eastplats suspends funding for South African Crocodile River mine
The company cited low prices and productivity as reasons for the decision.
Chinese company to construct huge uranium mine in Namibia
The future mine has at least 142,000 tonnes of uranium resources in-situ.
INFOGRAPHIC: Four leading conflict minerals
45,000 deaths each month
Anglo logs upbeat results, but Minas Rio, Amplats still a thorn in Cutifani's side
The miner's first-quarter output was higher across most commodities including copper, iron ore and diamonds.
VIDEO: DiamondCorp revives Lace mine in South Africa
Company forecasts 13.4 million carats during the mine's 25-year life.
Congo's Katanga province rejects ban on copper exports
Governor Moise Katumbi said the province lacks capacity to process all the ore itself.
More than a third of US firms not ready for conflict minerals rules
American component manufacturers will have to prove they don't use conflict minerals by May next year.
Copper hammered again, lowest level in 18 months
Copper prices dropped for the second straight day on Thursday.
Petra Diamonds finds rare 25.5 carat blue gem
The rough stone was pulled from the famous Cullinan mine in South Africa.
Congo bans copper, cobalt concentrates exports
Measure aims to push miners to add value to the commodities, before shipping them outside the DRC.
Clashes at coal mine owned by Vale in Mozambique
Mozambique’s coal industry has faced a number of challenges in recent months.
South African mining industry lost $1.5bn last year
Labour disputes also affected the country's gross domestic product and credit rating.
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