February 2, 2014

Guinea president says Simandou rights transfer likely broke law

BSG Resources transferred rights on rich Simandou concession to Brazil's Vale in a $2.5 billion deal in 2010.

January 31, 2014

China expands further into commodity trading with London bank buy

China and the globe's largest bank takes over London unit of Johannesburg-based Standard Bank, in a transaction forecast to be the first of many as Chinese banks push overseas expansion.

January 31, 2014

The weirdest mining M&A partner I’ve seen

This is a significant signal showing us that Chinese interest in platinum is perhaps ramping up.

January 31, 2014

Dr Doom: Be afraid, but not very afraid of emerging market crises

While many emerging markets are teetering right now, noted economist Nouriel Roubini says chance of a fully-fledged crisis is low.

January 30, 2014

Why the strikes are doing nothing for the platinum price

Miners have been stockpiling, Nymex inventories are at a a decade high and scrap supply is forecast to rise sharply.

January 29, 2014

South Africa’s platinum strikes continue as rand slides

Reserve Bank says it's yet unclear to what extent strikes will impact exports and current account deficit.

January 29, 2014

Which gold miners hold the most supply?

And which majors and mid-tiers are most likely to look to replenish their reserves?

January 29, 2014

Anglo American up 5 pct after production gains

Exploration and evaluation expenditure for Q4 2013 totalled $166 million, a decrease of 19%.

January 28, 2014

The numbers don’t lie: Why the industrial minerals sector is here to stay

More than ever, companies, government and academia are forming partnerships to solve a global problem—the ongoing need for scarce critical materials.

January 28, 2014

Senegal wants mining industry to drive economy

Mining will be one of the country's 'pillars of development.'