May 6, 2013

Namibia’s Lofdal project rich in heavy rare earths

VIDEO: The project has an estimated 75-80% heavy rare earth oxide content.

May 6, 2013

Rio upping Pilbara iron ore output another 70m tonnes

World number two miner to approve $5bn to bring annual capacity to 360m tonnes.

May 6, 2013

Big Mick Davis and Goldman Sachs building takeover war chest

Outgoing Xstrata chief won't be sitting still after Glencore takeover.

May 2, 2013

More than 60 Sudanese gold miners killed in well collapse

Gold has become a key commodity for Sudan since the oil-rich south seceded nearly two years ago.

May 2, 2013

Mine water dragons: Challenges and solutions

Plus the latest assessment on Bristol Bay and Pebble Mine by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

May 2, 2013

VIDEO: Ncondezi Coal develops Mozambique project

Company discusses its thermal coal mine and power generation station.

April 30, 2013

Lonmin drops five percent after announcing unplanned repairs

No one was injured.

April 30, 2013

Rio Tinto considers selling its diamond mines

The company's gemstone mines are estimated to be worth $2.2 billion.

April 29, 2013

Kinross Gold puts Tasiast expansion at US$2.7 billion

In February Kinross took a $3.2 billion write down attributable largely to Tasiast.

April 29, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 biggest diamonds ever

All 10 were mined in Africa.