June 7, 2017

Nunavut’s second gold mine kicks off commercial production

It's been more than a decade since there's been an operating mine in the mineral rich Kitikmeot region.

June 7, 2017

Anglo American appoints takeovers expert as new chairman

Stuart Chambers, 61 and former chairman of UK chip designer Arm, will join Anglo as a non-executive director in September, replacing Parker in November.

June 6, 2017

The problem with our maps

Maps shape our understanding of the world – and in an increasingly interconnected and global economy, this geographic knowledge is more important than ever.

June 6, 2017

Russia’s Polyus selling $700 million stake in Moscow, London

Russia’s biggest gold producer plans to sell 7% equity stake

June 6, 2017

IIDGR unveils industry-first synthetic screening device for testing multiple stones in set jewellery

The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), a De Beers Group company, today unveiled SYNTHdetect – the first synthetic screening device in the industry to test multiple stones…

June 6, 2017

Adani to go ahead with polemic Carmichael coal mine after all

Despite opposition from organizations ranging from the United Nations to green groups and locals, work on the multibillion-dollar mine is expected to begin by September.

June 5, 2017

Detention of illegal Chinese miners in Zambia infuriates Beijing

The group of 31 people arrested over the weekend at the copper-mining town of Chingola, includes a pregnant woman and two other people with malaria.

June 5, 2017

Trump urged to end uranium mining ban near Grand Canyon

Supporters of the moratorium, which expires in 2032, say new mining activity will likely boost the risk of uranium-contaminated water flowing into the Canyon.

June 3, 2017

66-year chart of beer vs gold price may lead to (heavy) drinking

New report says don't wait 'til Octoberfest to pour money into gold market.

June 2, 2017

Top diamond miner’s 36-year-old chief to prove himself with cuts

Son of Putin ally to focus on reduced costs in new role as CEO