September 18, 2015

Petra Diamonds losing some sparkle, net profit down 33 pct

But the company is on track to reach its longer-term target of about 5 million carats of diamond production a year by 2019.

September 18, 2015

This blue diamond may become the most expensive gem ever sold at auction

"Blue Moon" is expected to fetch up to $55 million when it goes under Sotheby's hammer on Nov. 11, in Geneva.

September 18, 2015

Sibanye expects to generate up to 60% of power needs from new coal project

The move aims to reduce the gold producer's dependence on unreliable electricity supply from state-run utility Eskom Holdings.

September 18, 2015

BHP calls miners to challenge anti-coal movement

BHP’s coal chief believes the commodity is likely to remain under pressure for a while.

September 17, 2015

Codelco, Antofagasta halt operations after Chile earthquake

The companies said no damages have been registered at the mines, but operations were cancelled for safety reasons.

September 17, 2015

Ex-Centerra Gold CEO arrested in Bulgaria granted bail

Leonard Homeniuk has spent most of his time under house arrest since he was detained on July 27.

September 17, 2015

Barrick’s Veladero gold mine in Argentina halted over cyanide leak

The judge also ruled that a group of independent specialists should inspect the mine and take samples of soil, water and nearby vegetation.

September 17, 2015

Glencore to sell part of its Chile, Peru copper output

The alleged deals involve Glencore's Collahausi mine in Chile, as well as Antamina and Antapaccay copper mines in Peru.

September 16, 2015

BHP Mackenzie calls US Congress to lift four-decade ban on oil exports

More than a dozen energy companies have been pressing U.S. authorities to lift the nation's four-decade moratorium on oil exports.

September 16, 2015

Aussie miners press new Prime Minister for reforms

The Minerals Council of Australia asked Turnbull to use his advocacy skills and economic know-how to help the struggling mining sector.