August 9, 2013

BSGR mining operations in Guinea at risk if firm found guilty of corruption

Billions of dollars worth of mining permits may be cancelled.

August 8, 2013

The year’s best meteor shower is coming this weekend

The point from which the meteors appear lies in the Perseus constellation.

August 8, 2013

Now is the time to short sell gold miner volatility: Michael Purves

GDX volatility is at multi-year highs.

August 8, 2013

South Africa’s top gold miners ask unions to mend relations

AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields top executives say hostility between workers and management can only damage the long-term viability of the country’s gold mines and projects.

August 8, 2013

ABB wins $32 million contract to power Africa’s biggest copper mine

New substation to facilitate reliable power supply to copper mining operation in Zambia.

August 8, 2013

Vale hitting rock bottom, posts one of worst results in 10 years

Vale's profit fell 84% in the second quarter, mainly due to depreciation in the local currency and lower iron ore sales, the miner's key commodity.

August 7, 2013

France’s Areva running at full capacity after May suicide attack

Niger attack killed one worker, injured 14 in May.

August 7, 2013

World’s top 10 gold deposits

Southeast Asia is home to the largest gold mine in the world.

August 7, 2013

Dan Hrushewsky: Low-cost, high-margin mining in West Africa

There are two things investors pay too much attention to: metals prices and grade.

August 7, 2013

Randgold sees 47% profit drop in Q2; no write-downs

Weak gold prices to blame.