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

Rio Tinto smashed by largest ever loss, new CEO vows cuts

The mining giant provided investors with a sour Valentine’s treat as it posted a $3 billion loss, its first ever full-year loss.

February 12, 2013

Russia could overtake Australia, China and US in gold production by 2015

Russia may become world's no. 3 gold miner.

February 10, 2013

Diamond jobs are not forever: Rio axes 350 at Argyle

Expansion at the home of pink gems cut back.

February 8, 2013

Windfall tax on Aussie miners falls flat

$130 million over the first 6 months versus $2 billion target for the year.

February 8, 2013

Areva looking for a huge uranium deposit in Sweden

French company partners with Australia's Aura Energy to explore the Haggan Project.

February 8, 2013

Australia’s uranium industry hits turbulence

Despite some troubling developments at Australia’s largest uranium projects, some positive actions at existing mines could potentially offset current concerns.

February 8, 2013

Diverse market reactions to Newcrest profit slump

The company's shares jumped up in Sydney, while plummeting at the Toronto Stock Exchange this morning.

February 8, 2013

Nut of the year: miner risked major disaster by smoking underground

Donald Adams, 51, was also charged with reckless endangerment for the incident that happened while other 117 miners were working inside the mine.