June 15, 2016

China’s exhausting its gold reserves at 5 times the global rate

New report shows China extracted nearly one fifth of its gold reserves last year – the global gold production to reserve ratio is only 3.8%.

June 14, 2016

Egypt ancient gold mines offer clues on country’s untapped vast mineral deposits

The country is said to be sitting on mineral deposits worth hundreds of billions of dollars which, once developed, could surpass oil as its main source of income.

June 13, 2016

Wellgreen Platinum announces appointment of Diane R. Garrett, Ph.D. as President, CEO and Director

Ms. Garrett has over 20 years of experience in the mining industry and an exceptional track record for developing projects, building companies and creating considerable value for shareholders.

June 13, 2016

Luxembourg invests heavily in space mining

First time a country partners with privates to boost the development of the industry.

June 8, 2016

Study of private investors shows how risky mining can be

For private capital mining and metals is the riskiest natural resources sector – but only energy beats the returns.

June 7, 2016

US government expected to green-light first private Moon mission

An official endorsement of such mission would pave the way for several other for-profit space ventures currently in the works.

June 3, 2016

South African gold miners to appeal silicosis ruling

They will dispute the country's High Court decision last month to allow a class action suit seeking damages for up to half a million miners who contracted silicosis and tuberculosis.

May 31, 2016

CHARTS: Brutal May for metals and miners

A sharp reversal in metals and minerals prices during May see top mining companies shed billions in market value.

May 31, 2016

Bayer and Planetary Resources to collaborate to improve agriculture with space data

Improving agriculture with crop-specific satellite images.

May 27, 2016

Sibanye’s platinum mine workers begin indefinite strike

The company will seek a court order to stop the strike, which is already affecting output.