Russia slashes stake in top diamond miner Alrosa, set it for $1.6-bn float Alrosa’s shares took off on the news, adding as much as 9% Wednesday, the highest level since December 2011. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2013 | 1:37 pm
Newmont eyeing Glencore Xstrata’s mine in Peru Although not official, CEO Gary Goldberg did say last week he was open to new deals and adding more copper production. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2013 | 11:17 am
Three Germans killed in K+S potash mine blast "After the explosions, we carry out checks to see how much carbon dioxide is in the mine. This was the actual job of these employees, and they were then surprised by the occurrence of CO2 on the site." MINING.com Editor | October 2, 2013 | 5:11 am
Barrick and Goldcorp’s Pueblo Viejo boosts Dominican economy 2014 production could reach 1 million ounces. MINING.com Editor | October 1, 2013 | 11:54 pm
China gearing up for earlier Simandou start-up 45% owner Chalco transfers investment in $20 billion Guinea project to state-owned parent. Frik Els | October 1, 2013 | 8:27 pm
Namibia diamond miner’s extraordinary tax burden 55% tax rate and 10% royalty on turnover makes life difficult for marine miner Namdeb. Frik Els | October 1, 2013 | 7:18 pm
Huge cluster of jellyfish shuts down nuclear reactor in Sweden Operator said Tuesday it is ready to restart nuclear plant. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2013 | 7:13 pm
Entrée Gold jumps on Oyu Tolgoi licence deal progress Mongolia says will take 34% of Entrée. Vancouver-based explorer shares add 10%. Frik Els | October 1, 2013 | 6:28 pm