Junior companies are the lifeblood of the mining business – without them there would be no ounces to replace the depleting reserves at operating gold mines.

Current chief executive, Ivan Glasenberg, said there was "a good crop of people" but did not offer names.

WIM Ghana is looking for ways make careers in mining more attractive to women.

B.C. on Tuesday became the first province in Canada to legally commit to bringing its laws up to the standards outlined in the U.N. Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Rio Tinto is the first resources company to join the partnership with a contribution of A$1 million over 5 years.

Gideon Slabbert replaces Nick Venter, who will join Maptek's North American operations as Director of Sales and Technical Sales Support.