Randgold produces record results amidst raging Malian civil war Mines in Mali delivered more than 700,000 ounces of gold last year while government and rebel troops fight for control of the country. Kerry Hall | February 4, 2013 | 10:13 pm
Navigating the gold market winds Uncertainty in the gold market MINING.com Editor | February 4, 2013 | 8:51 pm
President: “Time has come for Mongolia to take Oyu Tolgoi matters into its own hands” Mongolian president Elbegdorj delivers stinging rebuke to 'irresponsible' Rio over Oyu Tolgoi's runaway costs of $24bn. Frik Els | February 4, 2013 | 8:43 pm
Encanto Potash takes 2013 gains to 27% after positive pre-feasibility Study calls for a $2.9bn mine producing 2.8m tonnes for 50 years. Frik Els | February 4, 2013 | 7:42 pm
Owners of Nunavut’s first and only diamond mine nowhere to be found Canadian junior miner Shear Diamonds executives and website seem to have vanished off the face of the earth. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 6:17 pm
Metso continues to strengthen its industry-leading services presence and capabilities in Mining and Construction Metso is acquiring a manganese steel foundry in China Metso | February 4, 2013 | 6:08 pm
Amplats hit hard by South Africa’s mining strikes, down to an annual loss The negative figures come comes after a 2011 profit of more than $1 billion, which highlights the grim financial situation Amplats currently faces. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 5:23 pm
Bolivian mining town erects giant Virgin statue that rivals Rio’s Christ The $1.2 million statue of the Virgin Mary is slightly shorter than New York's Statue of Liberty, but seven meters higher than Rio's famed image of Christ. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 4:13 pm
Guinea wants to bring one of the world’s richest iron ore deposits back to life Last October, Vale put the scope and schedule for its $1.26 billion Zogota iron-ore project in Simandou South under review. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 3:34 pm