September 25, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: The truth about conflict diamonds

And what can be really done to choose certified conflict-free diamonds.

September 25, 2013

Iron ore giant Vale has a secret that it won’t share

The Brazilian miner is considering more non-core asset sales by the end of the year... and it is also working on a secret, "surprising" deal.

September 25, 2013

Mining investments a lot safer in Mozambique, Burkina Faso and PNG

Other notable good performers in the 2013 Corruption Risk Index are Senegal and Botswana.

September 24, 2013

Laser Scanning System Supports Diamond Mining in Botswana

An integrated mine monitoring system is helping the Debswana Diamond Company contribute more than 70% of Botswana’s export earnings.

September 24, 2013

Randgold begins gold production at Congo’s $1.7bn Kibali

Speaking at the Denver Gold Forum, CEO Mark Bristow warned the industry is not out of the woods just yet.

September 24, 2013

African Barrick new CEO wants to split from Canadian parent

"Hopefully" to materialize over the next 12 to 18 months.

September 23, 2013

Swiss donate tax money from Glencore Xstrata to countries where firm accused of wrongdoing

Several villages are considering to follow Hedingen's example and give their tax money to charities.

September 23, 2013

Friedland’s latest move: $24m in share placing to fund projects in Congo

The proceeds of the offering will push forward the Kamoa copper discovery and the Kipushi zinc-copper-lead-germanium-precious metals project

September 23, 2013

Barrick Gold shows its regional managers the door

In an effort to both oversee operations at the head office and improve performance.

September 22, 2013

This is how the Congo supplies ‘conflict minerals’ to the IT world

Unlike legitimate countries that export tantalum, the Congo is a nation dominated by warlords who force children and locals to work under horrifying conditions.