McDonald’s Japan fights low sales with appetizing prize: an 18-karat gold McNugget The campaign comes as the fast food chain steps up efforts to attract customers across the Asian country. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2016 | 10:15 am
Silver Standard finishes grabbing Claude Resources in $337 million deal Saskatchewan has lost its only home-grown gold miner, which last year produced a record-75,748 ounces of the yellow metal. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2016 | 7:45 am
Centerra Gold seeks international arbitration for dispute with Kyrgyzstan The company said the arbitration proceedings will be held at Stockholm and Sweden, and that they will be conducted under the UNCITRAL rules. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2016 | 6:30 am
Sierra Leone grants preliminary OK to Stellar Diamonds Tongo mine The West Africa-focused firm said it was verbally informed of the approval by the country's Minerals Advisory Board. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2016 | 3:44 am
US coal ash highly rich in rare earths, scientists find Rare earths content was tested using hydrofluoric acid, which is much stronger and more efficient than industrial methods, but is too hazardous to use on a large scale. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2016 | 10:00 am
Noble shares hammered after CEO’s sudden resignation The group also announced it would sell its Noble Americas Energy Solutions (NAES), one of its crown jewels. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2016 | 4:55 am
Glencore bids for Anglo American’s coal mines in Australia — report Other firms interested in the mines include BHP Billion, South32 and X2, with varying reports as to which remain in contention. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2016 | 3:48 am
Anglo American’s De Beers gets a new CEO Current strategy director Bruce Cleaver will replace Philippe Mellier, who held the position for five years. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2016 | 5:25 am
Sibanye’s platinum mine workers begin indefinite strike The company will seek a court order to stop the strike, which is already affecting output. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2016 | 3:48 am
Planetary Resources now has $21 million to help miners find resources… on Earth Funds will be used to deploy and operate the firm's Earth observation program, known as Ceres. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2016 | 10:30 am