July 29, 2015

The cheapest entry point into cheap gold

Wall Street legend Jim Grant says it's a Krugerrand and he's "very bullish indeed" on the gold price.

July 29, 2015

Kinross shares soar ahead of results

World's fifth largest gold miner reports decline in production, $83m net loss and a rise in costs but $1 billion in cash will please investors.

July 29, 2015

Randgold continues to invest in Loulo

Randgold Resources is gearing up to take over the underground mining operations at Loulo’s Yalea and Gara mines in line with its continuing drive to reduce costs and develop a…

July 29, 2015

Miners in Asia and Africa more likely to switch to different OEM within next five years

Whilst miners are relatively loyal in Australia and North America to their current Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS), over half of those in Asia are likely to seek out a new…

July 28, 2015

Zambia power cuts feed copper supply worries, lift prices

Power restrictions could hit output of most copper mines operating in the country.

July 28, 2015

Morila: a lesson and a legacy

Gold mine in Mali is a shining example of how a world-class mineral resource can be optimally exploited to the benefit of all its stakeholders, says Randgold.

July 27, 2015

Indian miner to expand operations at Rio’s former Mozambique coal assets

ICVL wants boost annual production at its Benga mine from 5.3 million tonnes to 13 million tonnes in the next five years.

July 27, 2015

Alrosa’s biggest diamond mine goes underground

The company has officially shifted operations at its flagship Udachnaya mine from open-pit to underground mining.

July 24, 2015

Anglo American to axe 53,000 jobs, put 15 assets up for sale

“It is a pretty tough market,” said Chief Executive Mark Cutifani, “and in all likelihood the next six months are going to be even tougher.”

July 23, 2015

Vale adds to iron ore supply glut — second highest ever quarterly output

The world’s largest iron ore producer continued to flood the market despite a current oversupply that has sent prices for the commodity plummeting to historic lows.