Power cut in SA cost AngloGold 20,000 ounces
The world’s third-largest producer of the precious metal will see its first-quarter production reduced by about 20,000 ounces.
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Two dead during eviction of illegal miners in northern Peru
Illegal gold production in the South American nation has increased fivefold in the last six years.
INFOGRAPHIC: How to become rich by digging gold from landfills
Millions of dollars worth of gold and silver are sitting in landfills hidden in old electronics' components.
Hundreds of workers sacked at BHP’s Escondida in Chile
The cause of their dismissal is their involvement in demonstrations for better wages and benefits early this month.
German researchers develop mineral as flexible as rubber
Experts believe their invention could be a good replacement for asbestos.
Ten banks to back up Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi: report
The mine is currently operating under a temporary month-to-month budget from Rio's coffers
Xstrata to bring Canada’s fabled coal mines back to life
Donkin mine would produce about three million tons of coal a year.
South Africa mining production up thanks to iron ore, diamonds
The news surprised analysts, who had predicted a decline of 4.2%
Keystone XL pipeline benefits ‘exaggerated’: Obama
He did not discard a decision favouring the pipeline.
Anglo’s Kleinkopje coal miners in South Africa back to work, but fear of new strikes persists
Investors alarmed as they witness what seems to be a repeat of protests which shook Africa's biggest economy last year.
Assays hint at size, depth of Onyx Gold’s Argus system
Onyx extended mineralization at Munro-Croesus with strong drill results from Argus North and Main.