June 4, 2013

Chinese firms go hunting for gold mines overseas

China hosts less than 5% of the world's known gold reserves, while domestic mines are often readily exhausted.

June 3, 2013

Coal of Africa to mothball South African Mooiplaats mine

The company cited unacceptable operational losses as the reason for the closure.

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…