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Congo takes Freeport, Lundin to court over sale of Tenke Fungurume

The Congo mine, which cost $3 billion to build, holds one of the world’s largest known copper resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2016 | 6:55 am

Is this Nord Gold’s next takeover target?

Columbus Gold is a junior miner headquartered in Vancouver, with an exploration office in Nevada, and two primary assets – one in the US (Nevada) and one in South America (French Guiana).

Samuel Rae | October 19, 2016 | 5:24 am

11 things every metal investor needs to know about zinc

Certain commodities tend to fly under the radar for periods of time. One of those metals that comes and goes is zinc – and after shooting up in price over 35% this year, it definitely has the attention of many investors and speculators again.

Jeff Desjardins - Visual Capitalist | October 19, 2016 | 4:25 am

Africa’s first Fairtrade certified gold co-operative offers hope to gold miners living in poverty

Syanyonja Artisan Miners' Alliance has become the first artisanal small scale mining co-operative in Africa to become Fairtrade certified, bringing much needed hope to impoverished communities who risk their lives to mine the rich gold seam that runs around Lake Victoria.

The Fairtrade Foundation | October 19, 2016 | 4:16 am

UAE Kimberley Process Chair visits Uganda to garner support for the Global Initiative

Bin Sulayem meets with Uganda’s Office of the President and Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to discuss Kimberley Process.

Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) | October 19, 2016 | 3:56 am

World’s top miner BHP Billiton finally sees signs of recovery in mining

BHP is not the first major player to flag green shoots in the mining industry. Caterpillar, the world's largest heavy machinery maker, said the same last month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2016 | 3:47 am