September 24, 2014

Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.

September 23, 2014

Big show of support for Gold Fields

A large trade is betting that Gold Fields will hold firm for the next two months.

September 21, 2014

Gold Fields seeks to buy producing mines to increase cash flow

Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI) seeks to buy mines already in production to boost cash flow, said the South African producer of the metal with operations from Australia to Peru.

September 21, 2014

Mali to boost funding and policing of artisanal gold mining

Mali plans to boost funding opportunities for its artisanal miners and to improve the policing of a sector that produces about a third of the country's gold exports, officials said…

September 18, 2014

What will Ivan buy next? Take 2

"All that's required is to hand the world’s best mining assets to the world’s best management."

September 18, 2014

Diamond market grows to record $79 billion

But new report by De Beers cautions that declining production could see the industry lose ground to other categories.

September 18, 2014

First Quantum suspends Mauritania operations

Strike action closes Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine which accounts for 10% of Vancouver company's copper output and a quarter of its gold production.

September 16, 2014

Iron ore rally turning into dead cat bounce

After 4% surge on Monday, benchmark prices resume slide.

September 16, 2014

Randgold says AngloGold stake in Kibali mine too pricey

CEO Mark Bristow spoke in response to a suggestion from Investec analysts that Randgold buy AngloGold's 45-percent stake in the mine.

September 15, 2014

What will Ivan buy next?

A GlenTinto is not as far-fetched as it sounds.