November 26, 2014 Lucapa Diamond soars on 35-year mining licence for Lulo The project could prove to be more valuable than the country’s biggest gem producer, Catoca,
November 26, 2014 France may be next in line to bring its gold back France is the world's fifth-largest holder of gold, only behind the U.S. Germany, the IMF and Italy.
November 25, 2014 Wyoming a step closer to self-regulating uranium industry The state's industry is currently regulated by The Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
November 25, 2014 Alaska’s Pebble mine scores win after court orders EPA to back off A federal judge has ruled in favour of the Pebble mine project, putting a temporary halt on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to protect Bristol Bay.
November 25, 2014 Iron ore massacre: below $70 for first time in five years This is almost two-thirds below a peak of $191.90 reached in February 2011, which was when huge new mines were being approved.
November 25, 2014 Aussie miners working harder for less money Average salaries fell 19% over the two-year period from 2012, while the average working week increased by four hours, a study shows.
November 24, 2014 Germany begs Sweden for more coal Germany's phasing out of nuclear power and clean energy plans aren't going so well.
November 24, 2014 Ivanhoe jumps on exploration results at African mine The miner has hit exceptionally high-grade silver, zinc and copper at its Kipushi mine in the DRC.
November 24, 2014 Canadian First Nations march to demand ban on uranium exploration in Quebec They plan to arrive in Montreal on Dec. 15, the final day of hearings on uranium development by Quebec’s environmental watchdog.
November 24, 2014 Aussie mining magnate Clive Palmer investigated over $10 million fraud The scale of the fraud alleged against the tycoon-turned-politician may double to about A$23 million.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am