South Africa labour minister feeling pressure over Lonmin killing, talks to unions
Pressure on the government to find solutions is mounting.
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Glencore gives contractor the boot on New South Wales project
Contractor Macmahon is seeking clarification for the decision.
Road blockade forces Rio Alto to suspend production at its Peruvian mine
Local activists are protesting the Peruvian judicial system, the local district attorney and the state police force.
Strike shuts down Implats mine in South Africa
About 3,000 employees didn't report for work at the No. 14 shaft in Rustenburg.
Research on the Formation of Rare Earth Elements in Alaska
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) published an article about a research project on rare earth elements (REE) and their formation at […]
Kinross Gold first-quarter results
Earnings dipped from $196 million to $170 million and production increased from 588,358 to 648,897 ounces, year-over-year.
Grasberg outage lifts copper to 2-week high
Between 100–150kt of copper will be off the market.
Nevada gold and silver miner rockets 18%
Investors now see huge value in oversold precious metal producer Allied Nevada.
South African gov’t claims diamond trade is more than 99% conflict free
Citizens' groups call on the Kimberley Process members to revise the definition of conflict diamonds amongst other changes.
