August 12, 2013

Top gold producers in SA downgraded by HSBC to ‘sell’

Lower bullion prices affecting rating of AngloGold Ashanti, Harmony Gold and Sibanye Gold.

August 12, 2013

Union leader killed at Lonmin’s Marikana mine

The victim is presumed to be the latest casualty of a deadly battle for supremacy between rival unions at the Splatinum mine

August 11, 2013

Serbia could be sitting on ‘several millions’ worth of gold reserves — authorities

Government announced discovery of significant reserves of bullion and copper.

August 11, 2013

Colorado’s Cripple Creek gold mine exceeds expectations

The Cresson Mine between Cripple Creek and Victor was expected to operate only six years when mining began in 1994...So much for predictions.

August 11, 2013

Mexico uncovers long-awaited energy reform this week

Likely to open up the country’s oil industry to private investment for the first time in 75 years.

August 11, 2013

Zimbabwe selling uranium to Iran is British media’s latest ‘malicious and blatant lie’ — Mining ministry

Obert Mpofu denied Sunday a report claiming the African nation had signed a secret deal to supply Iran with uranium.

August 10, 2013

Kenya reassures investors after revoking licenses

Government is not "at war" with the industry.

August 10, 2013

High levels of arsenic in water near fracking sites in Texas

Findings leads to believe there is a link between fracking and arsenic contamination.

August 10, 2013

Alabama explores potential of tapping into its oil sands reserves

The deposit, known as the Hartselle Sandstone, is estimated to contain 7.5 billion barrels of oil sands.

August 10, 2013

Tennessee to set stricter rules around recreational gold mining

Seeking to protect popular streams from habitat damage.