June 3, 2015

Zambia mulls cutting mining royalties even further

Mines minister Christopher Yaluma said reducing royalties below the recently revised 9% would make underground mining more cost effective.

June 2, 2015

Gold industry injected $171bn into global economy in 2013

A World Gold Council report shows the sector's contribution was greater than the GDP of over 150 different countries and larger than the total value of global overseas aid in…

June 2, 2015

Conflict gold case against Swiss refiner dropped 

Insufficient evidence against Argos-Heraeus.

June 2, 2015

Anglo triples iron ore exports to India

India's total imports reach record high in year to end-March.

June 2, 2015

AngloGold, Newmont in talks over sale of Colorado mine

The sale would be one of the largest of a U.S. gold mine since the price of the precious metal began falling in 2013.

June 1, 2015

How renewable energy in South Africa is quietly stealing a march on coal

The howling wind drives the turbines, their blades bent back from the force as they spin in the evening light and send electricity to local villages in South Africa’s Eastern…

June 1, 2015

This is what the mining market looked like in Q1

SNL Metals & Mining just released an expert review on all aspects of the industry, recent performance and quarterly outlook.

May 29, 2015

Seven diamond miners form group to fight synthetics

But some believe main challenge will be falling prices and wholesalers difficult access to credit to purchase rough diamonds.

May 29, 2015

Harmony Gold to cut over 3,000 jobs, union asks Gov’t to intervene

The company had warned it planned to restructure several of its mines, producing almost 25% of its gold, when it posted a third consecutive quarterly loss early May.

May 29, 2015

CFSI enables companies to comply with new EU Conflict Minerals rules

Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative Expands Geographic Scope, Adopts Risk-Based Approach