February 7, 2014 World’s biggest steelmaker ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2014 ArcelorMittal expects steel shipments to increase by 3% this year.
February 7, 2014 Platinum sector strike in South Africa leads to first death He was killed after police fired rubber and stun grenades bullets to disperse a crowd of protesters.
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.
Chile’s Mantoverde makes workers new offer as strike continues The offer includes paying out the equivalent of $17,400 per worker, the company said. January 28, 2026 | 12:12 pm
