Feature: Democratic Republic of Congo in focus The country’s mining sector has demonstrated a resilience in riding out a long storm of political and regulatory uncertainty, in addition to plummeting commodity prices. MINING.com Editor | October 4, 2019 | 2:56 pm
MSHA reinstates its 2017 workplace exam rule The MSHA’s announcement may make it seem as if the rule’s fate is finally settled, but that’s far from the truth. Avi Meyerstein - Husch Blackwell | October 4, 2019 | 2:37 pm
Fortescue, SMB-Winning go head-to-head to develop Guinea’s Simandou iron ore Vale had also purchased access to the project data, but did not submit an offer, sources said. Reuters | October 4, 2019 | 1:28 pm
Gold’s September pullback is healthy September saw a healthy pullback in the rally for gold and silver bullion. Sprott Media | October 4, 2019 | 12:15 pm
Gold stock correction underway Corrections should be embraced, not dreaded. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | October 4, 2019 | 11:55 am
Sienna Resources kicks off drilling at battery metals project in Sweden The company says the strong nickel price had made it an opportune time to start drilling for the battery metal. Jackson Chen | October 4, 2019 | 11:33 am
Indian gold imports hit three-year low as prices jump Lower imports by the world's second biggest consumer could cap gains in global prices that are trading near their highest level in over six years. Reuters | October 4, 2019 | 11:14 am
Gold futures decline as US jobs data eases concerns on economy The job figures may give some comfort to markets after a string of weaker-than-expected data had boosted demand for gold as a haven this week. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2019 | 11:11 am
Alrosa finds Matryoshka-style stone, the first in diamond mining history According to scientists, the diamond may be over 800 million years old. MINING.com Editor | October 4, 2019 | 10:32 am