September 9, 2013

Argyle mine set to meet changing Chinese demand for diamonds: Rio

Rio has opened its doors to about 100 carefully selected gem enthusiasts in Hong Kong, who will view the 64 diamonds of this year's tender.

September 7, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Gold losses by region in 2013

When the bottom fell out.

September 5, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Proven gold reserves around the globe

World total of 52,000 metric tons.

September 5, 2013

Global mining deals down 74% and not much hope for 2014

PwC said the statistics reflected a shift by miners from buyers to sellers.

September 5, 2013

18 illegal Chinese miners caught ‘black handed,’ not in Ghana this time

Black sand mining in the Philippines.

September 5, 2013

Thermal coal approaches 4-year lows

Weak global demand, too much supply.

September 4, 2013

Gold nanotech patents are skyrocketing

"To me it’s one of the best things that’s happened in my medical practice. It’s rare to see something that works so dramatically."

September 4, 2013

7 reasons the gold price may not see $1,400 again

Only bargain hunters seem to be interested in buying gold at the moment.

September 4, 2013

China’s number three zinc miner to acquire Aussie Perilya

Deal that values the mining company at just under A$270 million.

September 3, 2013

Industrial production, business confidence picking up in advanced economies: OECD

Though global growth is likely to remain sluggish for a while.