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De Beers’ Victor mine closing doors in 2019

Firm has determined it's not economically viable to extend the life of the diamond mine, which can only be accessed by air year round, or by a winter road for five or six weeks in January and February.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2017 | 5:48 am

Lower Q3 and Mali tax row take the glow off Randgold

Miner said full-year profit and output was on track despite a third-quarter dip, but its shares slid to a three-month low after its CEO did not rule out seeking arbitration over a tax dispute in Mali.

Reuters | November 2, 2017 | 4:00 am

Acacia Mining top execs. quit amid ongoing dispute with Tanzania

The Tanzanian gold producer, majority owned by Barrick, has been locked in a months-long dispute with the local government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2017 | 2:44 am

Fatalities at SSR Mining Marigold mine in Nevada climb to two

The two employees were fatally injured as a result of contact between a haul truck and a van at the mine. Other eight individuals involved in the incident were taken to hospital with minor injuries and were subsequently released.

SSR Mining | November 1, 2017 | 4:21 pm

Stratex shareholders block Crusader mining deal

Shareholders of miner Stratex International blocked reverse takeover of Australian-listed Crusader Resources and voted CEO Marcus Engelbrecht out of office.

Reuters | November 1, 2017 | 12:17 pm