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Rio learnt about Simandou dubious payment over a year ago — report

Company is said to have found out about the emails referring to a questionable $10.5m payment to a consultant over the Guinea project more than a year ago, not 'just' in August, as it claimed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2016 | 3:45 am

This is what a mania looks like

The Trump election has ignited a market mania, but in economic terms, nothing real has changed and the relief probably won't last long, posit Rudi Fronk and Jim Anthony, cofounders of Seabridge Gold.

The Gold Report | November 16, 2016 | 2:32 am

Less than shiny: De Beers recent sale the lowest this year

The world’s top diamond producer by value said results were in line with expected seasonal demand patterns.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2016 | 6:55 am

Gold miners to add 10m ounces per year by 2020

But US gold mining industry will stagnate says BMI Research in new study.

Frik Els | November 15, 2016 | 6:26 am

Iron ore price plummets 9%

Beijing clampdown on speculation as Rio Tinto announces closure of Pilbara mine over Christmas.

Frik Els | November 15, 2016 | 6:22 am

Alrosa diamond sales drop in October, but outlook remains positive

Rough gems sales totalled $430.8 million in October, slightly less than the $435 million fetched in September.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2016 | 6:20 am

Canada’s Yukon Chamber of Mines slammed over Trump-related tweet

“Yukon produces the best wall building materials,” said the organization in a tweet right after Trump won the US election.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2016 | 6:04 am

Seabridge Gold drilling supports expansion of deep Kerr Mine plan

Seabridge Gold today announced that results from the final three core holes drilled this year at Deep Kerr successfully filled in the gaps required to support a southern extension of the deposit.

Seabridge Gold | November 15, 2016 | 5:19 am