February 7, 2014 Harmony Gold halts all operations in South Africa after two new fatalities The accidents at Harmony this week are among the worst since a fire at a Gold Fields mine in 2012.
February 7, 2014 Money laundering, terrorism financing diamond trade in India, Israel, Belgium, Canada and the US — report Global diamond trade is being used to launder illegal funds worth millions of dollars, claims polemic study.
February 7, 2014 Moroccan villagers step up actions against massive silver mine After over two years of occupation, protesters say it's time for someone to listen to their demands.
February 6, 2014 French government backs Niger in its battle with French uranium miner Areva is fighting to keep its tax exemptions; France says Niger's decision to end them is 'legitimate.'
February 6, 2014 Tragic end for Harmony’s Doornkop miners: eight found dead One other miner is still missing.
February 6, 2014 Africa’s rising risks jeopardizing recent mining growth: report Analysts claim Sub-Saharan Africa's investment environment is deteriorating.
February 5, 2014 Eight workers rescued, nine still missing after fire at Harmony’s Doornkop mine Company says conditions underground remain challenging due to smoke and small landslides.
February 5, 2014 EU prepares scheme to stem use of conflict minerals — report Proposal includes gold, tungsten, tantalum and tin, with the hope of force importers to classify those metals as coming from areas free of conflict.
February 5, 2014 JP Morgan about to close sale of $3.3bn commodities business with Mercuria Swiss Mercuria, founded in 2004, has become the front-runner to buy the physical commodities unit of JPMorgan.
February 4, 2014 Mining deals for about $10bn coming soon to a market near you—E&Y However, the report says those funds are unlikely to be available to junior miners.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am
