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.
February 22, 2016 Petra Diamonds swings to loss as sales, prices dropped The company remains upbeat and expects a better performance in the second half, driven by a recovery in diamond prices.
February 22, 2016 AngloGold Ashanti digs itself out of debt The world’s third-largest gold producer returned to profit in the fourth quarter, did not manage to avert posting a net loss for 2015.
February 22, 2016 Zimbabwe orders diamond miners to halt operations Companies have been told to leave behind equipment and vacate their premises.
February 18, 2016 South32 in talks with Anglo American to buy manganese unit The spin-out from BHP Billiton says it is willing to take on the manganese ore venture if the price is right.
February 17, 2016 Fitch junks Anglo overhaul on South Africa fears Ratings agency worries about exposure of much-diminished mining company to Africa; after restructure responsible for 54% of earnings.
Iran says potential energy, mining deals on table in talks with US Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by US forces but on Sunday took a conciliatory line. February 15, 2026 | 09:34 am
