March 1, 2016

Glencore swings to loss on write-downs and collapsing coal, metal prices

The Switzerland-based mining and energy giant lost $5 billion in 2015.

March 1, 2016

Here’s where mining investors should be placing their bets

As a country, however, Canada is falling out of favour.

February 29, 2016

Update: World’s top 10 gold producers

Combined output topped 30 million ounces in 2015.

February 29, 2016

Endeavour gets bump from $25M Burkina Faso mine sale

Endeavour has sold its Youga mine to privately-held MNG Gold for US$25.3 million.

February 26, 2016

Zimbabwe diamond firms revolt, to sue Gov’t over mining ban

Affected companies are said to be looking for a way out of the situation, which includes legal actions or even international arbitration.

February 26, 2016

Alrosa’s diamond reserves up to 1.108 billion carats

The update comes as the world's top diamond producer revealed the results of its prospecting and geologic exploration carried out last year

February 26, 2016

Eritrea looks to build mining sector to kick-start economy

The country aims to have four mines in operation by 2018 producing gold, copper, zinc and potash.

February 25, 2016

South32 looking for assets despite $1.75bn loss, massive layoffs

Despite the loss and a 94% drop in earnings, analysts believe the company's modest debt of $116 million makes it well-positioned to act on opportunities.

February 24, 2016

Copper prices plummet on China worries, oil collapse

The London Metal Exchange’s three-month copper contract fell as much as 1.4%, the most since Feb. 10, to $4,580 a metric ton.

February 23, 2016

Exeter leads $6 million research project to find essential new mineral deposits

Scientists from the University of Exeter will lead a ground-breaking new collaborative research project to discover crucial new deposits of essential raw materials across Europe.