October 1, 2014

Amara Mining’s Ivory Coast gold mine to start production in 2017

Amara Mining will invest $400 million over the next two years to build one of Africa's largest gold mines at its Yaoure property in Ivory Coast with production due to…

October 1, 2014

Glencore halts copper projects in Zambia over tax row

The standoff marks a major setback for the miner, which is in the process of upgrading its copper assets in Zambia hoping to increase output by at least 50% by…

September 30, 2014

In pictures: Guinea’s artisanal gold miners

See how the precious ore is hacked and shovelled from pits and tunnels, while miners deal with the unregulated use of highly toxic mercury.

September 30, 2014

Rio Tinto, Glencore could save $500m by joining coal businesses

It would also create a a 15-kilometre long ‘‘super pit’’ from the union of Rio’s Mount Thorley Warkworth and Glencore’s Bulga open-pit mines.

September 29, 2014

Solar power to replace coal as world’s top electricity source by 2050 — IEA

Coal currently generates about 36% of global electric power, according to the energy watchdog.

September 29, 2014

London Mining shares collapse on funding fears

The iron ore producer warned it did not have sufficient cash to operate Marampa, its only mine.

September 26, 2014

World Gold Council bullish on demand, ETFs role

Industry body sees demand rising as economic growth lifts consumers’ incomes.

September 25, 2014

BHP freezes executive pay

CEO Andrew Mackenzie's pay package is already only half that of his predecessor.

September 25, 2014

Zambian chamber urges gov’t to speed up tax refunds for miners

The business group argues the sector must be nurtured to generate the revenues needed for the country’s economic diversification.

September 25, 2014

CHART: BHP before and after spin-off

Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.