Analysts raise uranium targets as producers show signs of life
One year after Japan’s Fukushima nuclear crisis, analysts are hiking ratings and price targets on uranium companies that have posted some impressive gains of late.
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Diamond prices tipped to sparkle
An expert has tipped the price of diamonds to rise by more than 30 per cent over the next two years because of expected consolidation in the industry and increasing investor interest in the sector.
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Deputy President calls for more state involvement in South African mining
Tallk of nationalizing South Africa's mining industry may have quieted down recently, but that hasn't stopped some government officials from fanning the flame.
Chinese steel output hits all-time high in April. Should be good news, right?
While China's steel output is hitting a record rate of over 2 million tonnes per day stockpiles of iron ore are growing at a clip of 1 million tonnes per week at the country's ports.
Australian miners seek business opportunities in Colombia
The mining boom that Colombia is experiencing has driven a group of Australian firms to visit the South American country and explore what the country has to offer in terms of mining for foreign investors.
Legendary mining financier Robert Friedland quits Ivanhoe in Rio Tinto shake-up
Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto tightened its grip on Ivanhoe Mines as part of a $3.3 billion financing deal announced this morning, leading to the resignation of chief executive and founder Robert Friedland.
Canadian Scorpio Mining’s silver production falls
Toronto-listed Scorpio Mining (TSX: SPM) reported quarterly silver production at its Nuestra Señora mine in Mexico fell 10%, driven by lower head grades.
Fresnillo’s silver production in line, while gold exceeds expectations
Precious metals miner Fresnillo (LON:FRES), the largest silver producer, reported its first-quarter silver production was in line with expectations, while it said higher-than-expected gold output, owing to the start up of its new Noche Buena mine.
