South Africa mine deaths fall to record low in 2019

For nearly five centuries gemstones have been synonymous with wealth, power, luxury and royalty.

But when will the bear end?

New study says in a post-China boom world geological shortage becomes a stronger driver of prices than demand – and even coal will need new mines.

HSBC downgraded the company to 'reduce' from 'hold' and highlighted that Anglo's precarious cash flow situation may force it to cancel its dividend.

The coins’ excellent condition indicated that the owner systematically stashed them away shortly after they were made, the archaeologists said.

The 50/50 joint venture, momentarily named Project Corridor, is expected to help slash development costs as metal prices have dropped to multiyear lows.

Study shows copper price fall matches previous down-cycles going back to 1975, but expect a long painful slog before a sustained recovery.

Small-scale miners are being forced out at gunpoint or extorted to work for the armed groups that are taking over their operations. These gangs later sell the gold in the U.S., a report reveals.

The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.