June 3, 2013 Survey of mining executives reveals renewed pessimism in the sector Iron ore, molybdenum and nickel are the main commodities executives see as having the highest likelihood of depreciating in value over the next three years.
June 3, 2013 Glencore Xstrata fires 1,000 workers at South African chrome mines For staging an illegal strike that started last week.
June 3, 2013 Miners strike at Lonmin mine in South Africa after worker shot dead Today's death sparked fears of a repeat of last year’s violent unrest that left dozens of deaths and effectively shut down the country's platinum belt.
June 2, 2013 Gaddafi’s gold, diamond billions ‘found in South Africa’ The dictator's assets, which by some accounts could top $80 billion, are stashed in bank accounts and vaults around the world.
June 2, 2013 Sprott’s David Franklin: Platinum and palladium’s year to shine The price is in the headlines.
June 1, 2013 Iron ore price: China’s weekend surprise could stop slump turning into rout Better economic news from China over the weekend could help iron ore prices recover from last week's big scare.
May 31, 2013 Sudan to produce 50 tonnes of gold, maybe more this year Country's mining minister said it would increase its output from 42 tonnes last year.
May 31, 2013 Zimbabwe to reverse ‘outrageous’ mining fees Zimbabwe's law allow ministers to pass regulations that do not need to be approved by Parliament first, but within two months the Parliamentary Legal Committee has to make a ruling…
May 30, 2013 Workers strike at Glencore Xstrata chrome mines in South Africa Glencore Xstrata operations are down at three locations.
May 30, 2013 Numbers don’t lie: Aussie capex drops, mining boom is over Capital expenditure in mining peaked last year, stabilized in the second half of 2012 and then plunged steeply in the March quarter, wiping almost $1.5 billion off Australia's quarterly output.
USA Rare Earth surges on $1.6B gov’t funding LOI The proposed investment comprises $277 million in federal funding and $1.3 billion in senior secured loan. January 26, 2026 | 07:56 am
