February 29, 2016 Death toll from Russia’s mine disaster climbs to 36 as rescuers killed in new explosion The bodies of four miners were recovered after the initial disaster, but the remains of the six rescuers who died trying to reach the stranded miners are yet to be…
February 28, 2016 Australia’s gold output climbs to 12-year high Full-year production was 285 metric tons last year, almost two tons more than in 2014 and the highest annual total since 2003.
February 26, 2016 Avalon Rare Metals is now Avalon Advanced Materials Name change reflects a switch on the company's focus.
February 26, 2016 Zimbabwe diamond firms revolt, to sue Gov’t over mining ban Affected companies are said to be looking for a way out of the situation, which includes legal actions or even international arbitration.
February 26, 2016 Alrosa’s diamond reserves up to 1.108 billion carats The update comes as the world's top diamond producer revealed the results of its prospecting and geologic exploration carried out last year
February 26, 2016 Coal mine explosion in Russia kills 4, 26 missing About 110 coal miners were underground when a seismic jolt caused part of the structure to collapse late Thursday.
February 26, 2016 Eritrea looks to build mining sector to kick-start economy The country aims to have four mines in operation by 2018 producing gold, copper, zinc and potash.
February 25, 2016 Gold price: Giant sucking sound now coming from the West Chinese bullion imports at 2011 levels mix with record-breaking discounts in India as money pours into physical gold-backed ETFs.
February 25, 2016 Vale posts record loss, to sell core assets It posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $8.57 billion, its fifth drop in the past six quarters.
February 25, 2016 USA, Mexico energy policies a mounting risk for Canada’s oil sector — IEA Heightened competition between NAFTA members to export crude oil, poses serious challenges for Canada, says the agency.
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
