September 22, 2016

Platinum market could face shortage: PwC 

Chronic underinvestment in platinum mines has exacerbated supply crunch.

September 22, 2016

Police killed 65, injured 270 at Barrick mine in Tanzania, inquiry hears

Tanzanian police have killed 65 people and injured 270 during years of sporadic clashes with villagers at a controversial Canadian-owned gold mine, according to evidence heard by a Tanzanian government…

September 22, 2016

Gold: Top explored commodity

The Canada-U.S. region accounted for 39% of all significant gold results announced between July 1 and Sept. 8, 2015.

September 22, 2016

Canada-US gold mining revenues fall behind

Asia-Pacific, Africa top tables with revenues of $20 billion and $16 billon annually.

September 22, 2016

Africa gold reserves now worth $1.5 TRILLION

In situ gold reported by explorers and mining companies active on the continent.

September 21, 2016

South African gold miners can appeal silicosis ruling

They will appeal verdict that paved the way for about half a million current and former miners to proceed with a multi-million-dollar suit, which seeks compensation for those who contracted…

September 21, 2016

One of world’s largest, newest diamond mines is now open

Gahcho Kué, a joint venture between De Beers Canada (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%), is expected to inject $5.2bn into Canada’s economy.

September 21, 2016

Kimberley Process chair discusses future with DRC government

As part of his Africa Initiative, ahead of D.R. Congo general elections, the UAE KP Chair, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, meets Government Ministers to discuss Kimberley Process.

September 21, 2016

South Africa reels under illegal mining

Illegal mining in South Africa is on the increase in the face of deteriorating economic situation in that mineral-rich country, according to reliable sources..

September 20, 2016

Lundin’s agonizing Congo decision

Toronto miner has first dibs on controlling share of Tenke Fungurume which if contemplated expansion goes ahead would catapult mine into global top 5.