January 4, 2016

The world’s 10 coldest mines

With temperatures that can drop to nearly -50°C, these mines offer some of the most challenging working conditions in the world.

January 3, 2016

Malaysia may suspend bauxite mining

Malaysia is pushing to suspend bauxite mining due to concerns about its impact on the environment, a cabinet source said on Saturday, threatening to interrupt supplies of the aluminium-making material…

December 31, 2015

Banro announces US$98.75 million financing with Resource FinanceWorks

Includes a a gold streaming transaction relating to the Twangiza mine.

December 30, 2015

China won’t approve new coal mines until 2019

The decision, part of a series tough measures, seeks to cut both oversupply and a worsening pollution crisis in the country.

December 30, 2015

Millions of people being contaminated with toxic mercury used in mines

The largely unregulated use of mercury has created a major worldwide environmental hazard.

December 29, 2015

This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015

Despise missing expectations for the year, uranium was one of the very few commodities to experience gains this year.

December 29, 2015

Former Aussie coal magnate Nathan Tinkler buys Anglo American mine

The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when Anglo placed it in care and maintenance.

December 28, 2015

Freeport-McMoRan chairman resigns, shares plummet

The company's co-founder James Moffett will step down as chairman and quit the board.

December 28, 2015

Sirius Minerals to supply 500,000 tonnes of fertilizer a year to Chinese firm

The offtake deal with Huaken International is for seven years from the moment the York Potash mine is up and running.

December 24, 2015

Mining in 2016: Six reasons to be cheerful

No 3: "The return of inflation could revive demand for hedges including commodities, with gold in particular likely to benefit."