February 19, 2013

Top 10 gold companies in 2012

Seven out of 10 companies faced decreases in their attributable gold output.

February 18, 2013

Ex-Gold Fields chair launches challenge to South Africa’s ruling ANC

Mamphela Ramphele on Monday announced the formation of a new party political platform to contest general elections set for 2014.

February 18, 2013

Platinum spikes higher on renewed South Africa violence

Unions that sparked Marikana massacre clash again.

February 18, 2013

Areva achieves 9,760 tons of uranium, a production record

All-time production highs at Kazakhstan and Niger.

February 17, 2013

European Union to ease restrictions against Zimbabwe

The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand also have their own-targeted measures against the African leader and his inner circle.

February 17, 2013

Glencore vows to appoint female director

The move would drop the number of FTSE 100 with all-male boards to five.

February 15, 2013

De Beers sees diamond market showing signs of recovery, focused on SA mine expansion

World's biggest diamond producer said Friday jewellery demand will experience moderate growth this year, which represents a major shift from the 12% decline in rough diamond prices last year.

February 15, 2013

China, Ghana gold production spike, others fall

The top 10 gold producing countries mined out 1,799 tonnes of the precious metal which is 2% more than in 2011.

February 14, 2013

Moody’s issues water warning to miners

Scarcity puts pressure on capex and raises operational risks.

February 14, 2013

Rally in platinum price shows no signs of ending

Zimbabwe ban on raw exports lift price $33 in two days.