Platinum sector strike in South Africa leads to first death
He was killed after police fired rubber and stun grenades bullets to disperse a crowd of protesters.
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Money laundering, terrorism financing diamond trade in India, Israel, Belgium, Canada and the US — report
Global diamond trade is being used to launder illegal funds worth millions of dollars, claims polemic study.
Gold dips on US jobs report, but jumps back heading to six-week gains
The yellow metal has climbed nearly 1.5% this week.
PICTURE OF THE DAY: 793c towhaul pulling 930e
Post by Mining Mayhem. Photo from Mining Mayhem. Mine site and date not disclosed.
Moroccan villagers step up actions against massive silver mine
After over two years of occupation, protesters say it's time for someone to listen to their demands.
New Gold reports lowest costs in its history, investors not impressed
Gold reserves per share increased by 127%.
French government backs Niger in its battle with French uranium miner
Areva is fighting to keep its tax exemptions; France says Niger's decision to end them is 'legitimate.'
Dispute over Australia iron ore heats up
Mining tycoon Clive Palmer said China-owned conglomerate CITIC Pacific has "raped and disrespected" Australians.
Q3 winning streak over: ‘Considerable underperformance’ among Canadian miners in Q4
EY's Canadian Mining Eye index shows a 9% loss in Q4 2013 and 45% for the year.
