Major blow to illegal mining in Colombia’s Amazon: 59 arrested
The country's armed forces raided 63 illegal mines operated by leftist guerrillas, blowing up machinery and arresting dozens.
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World Bank grants Tanzania $45 million to improve mining sector
Africa's No.4 gold producer is also rich in coal, uranium, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
AngloGold Ashanti back to black
The miner, which is the world’s No.4 bullion producer, said unreasonable wage demands and escalating power costs in South Africa will likely push the country’s industry down the slippery slope.
McEwen to meet 2015 guidance despite massive gold theft in Mexico
The El Gallo mine produced 15,243 ounces of gold in the first quarter ended March 31, prior to an armed robbery of concentrate containing 6,350 ounces last month.
Rio’s new coal chief sees commodity recovery in the ‘very’ far distance
Jean-Sébastien Jacques thinks it will take three to four years for thermal coal prices to recover.
It’s war! Fortescue boss calls Australians to oppose BHP, Rio iron ore plans
Forrest is blaming BHP and Rio for a fall in the price of iron ore as the pair continue to ramp up production.
Global CO2 levels reach historic record
The monthly global average concentration of CO2 in March was the highest since scientists began tracking this greenhouse gas in the global atmosphere.
BSGR ordered to hand over Simandou-related documents to UK anti-corruption body
The UK High Court ruling is the latest setback BSG Resources, which is fighting on multiple legal fronts over the alleged corruption case.
Archaeologists find silver, gold pirate treasure in Madagascar
According to the team of explorers, the silver treasure found belonged to the infamous 17th-century Scottish pirate William Kidd.
Bank of America has just dumped coal
The banks is reducing its financing for coal mining projects, which now considers too risky.
Hochschild keeps output target despite higher costs
A stronger Q2 production offset rising costs, with shares gaining and key projects advancing.