May 23, 2013 Rio Tinto, Vale condemned over resettlements in Mozambique Firms accused of leaving thousands without proper homes, food or sources of income when resettling communities to make way for coal mines.
May 22, 2013 Six reasons why gold stocks will begin a huge rally It’s been a tough road for precious metals but the path ahead has strong potential.
May 21, 2013 Tanzania has enough diamond supply for the next 50 years: report Tanzania’s main diamond mine, Williamson, has a potential mine life of over 50 years, although the current mine plan only accounts for 18 years.
May 21, 2013 Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.”
May 21, 2013 Vale reduces forecast by 30% for coal exports from Mozambique Bad weather, labour disputes and lack of infrastructure have slowed output.
May 20, 2013 Malawi launches exploration for rare earth metals, natural gas The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region.
May 20, 2013 Ghana creates new task force to fight illegal mining Government vows to pursue both foreigners and locals involved with bad practices in gold and diamond extraction.
May 19, 2013 South Africa’s National Mineworkers Union proposes big wage increases NUM wants earnings to go up from $530 to $850 per month for underground workers.
May 19, 2013 Labour strife continues at South African mines The city of Rustenberg (pictured) is the centre of South Africa's platinum belt where mineworkers are keeping up job action.
May 18, 2013 Lonmin’s South African mine resumes operation after strike Talks between labour and management continue.
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