Platinum, palladium price react as strikes drag on PGM prices gain after world number two producer Implats says it can only supply customers to end March, but strikes could drag on into May. Frik Els | February 17, 2014 | 8:19 pm
China extends ban on Vale’s giant ore carriers Another blow to number one iron ore producer Vale's strategy to change dynamics of 1.2 billion tonne seaborne trade. Frik Els | February 17, 2014 | 7:15 pm
Sibanye Gold increases mineral reserves by 46 pct A 52-week high. Michael Allan McCrae | February 17, 2014 | 6:38 pm
Gold price continues climb as hedge funds up bullish bets 17% Gold price rally extended after net longs held by large investors surge to 6.9 million ounces. Frik Els | February 17, 2014 | 6:26 pm
Paladin Energy announces minor uranium oxide spill in Malawi Driver was not injured. Co-driver suffered minor injuries. Michael Allan McCrae | February 17, 2014 | 6:03 pm
Silvercrest Mines up 8.4 pct after drilling 5.83 GPT gold and 232.5 GPT silver Year-to-date the company is up 56.91%. Michael Allan McCrae | February 17, 2014 | 5:33 pm
US coal mine employment down 20% but not among the biggest producers The biggest US coal mines only show a 0.5% drop in employment overall. Ana Komnenic | February 17, 2014 | 5:09 pm
PICTURES OF THE DAY: Stuck, stuck and more stuck Post by Mining Mayhem. Post by Mining Mayhem. Post by Mining Mayhem. User-contributed photos from Mining Mayhem. Locations and dates not reported. Michael Allan McCrae | February 17, 2014 | 11:07 am
India’s Goa to auction 500,000 tonnes of iron ore online There are still over 14 million tonnes lying at various jetties since September 2012. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2014 | 7:26 pm