Harmony Gold halts all operations in South Africa after two new fatalities The accidents at Harmony this week are among the worst since a fire at a Gold Fields mine in 2012. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2014 | 3:34 pm
Money laundering, terrorism financing diamond trade in India, Israel, Belgium, Canada and the US — report Global diamond trade is being used to launder illegal funds worth millions of dollars, claims polemic study. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2014 | 2:52 pm
Gold dips on US jobs report, but jumps back heading to six-week gains The yellow metal has climbed nearly 1.5% this week. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2014 | 2:10 pm
Moroccan villagers step up actions against massive silver mine After over two years of occupation, protesters say it's time for someone to listen to their demands. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2014 | 11:22 am
Dispute over Australia iron ore heats up Mining tycoon Clive Palmer said China-owned conglomerate CITIC Pacific has "raped and disrespected" Australians. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2014 | 7:45 pm
Big win for Centerra: Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament approves Kumtor joint venture But the company warns the resolution also calls for further audits of the Kumtor operation and continue pursuing claims for environmental and economic damages, which Centerra disputes. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2014 | 2:39 pm
Tragic end for Harmony’s Doornkop miners: eight found dead One other miner is still missing. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2014 | 12:43 pm
Africa’s rising risks jeopardizing recent mining growth: report Analysts claim Sub-Saharan Africa's investment environment is deteriorating. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2014 | 12:08 pm
Eight workers rescued, nine still missing after fire at Harmony’s Doornkop mine Company says conditions underground remain challenging due to smoke and small landslides. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2014 | 6:27 pm
EU prepares scheme to stem use of conflict minerals — report Proposal includes gold, tungsten, tantalum and tin, with the hope of force importers to classify those metals as coming from areas free of conflict. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2014 | 3:53 pm