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Study of private investors shows how risky mining can be

For private capital mining and metals is the riskiest natural resources sector – but only energy beats the returns.

Frik Els | June 8, 2016 | 5:47 pm

US government expected to green-light first private Moon mission

An official endorsement of such mission would pave the way for several other for-profit space ventures currently in the works.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2016 | 4:05 am

South African gold miners to appeal silicosis ruling

They will dispute the country's High Court decision last month to allow a class action suit seeking damages for up to half a million miners who contracted silicosis and tuberculosis.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2016 | 3:50 am

CHARTS: Brutal May for metals and miners

A sharp reversal in metals and minerals prices during May see top mining companies shed billions in market value.

Frik Els | May 31, 2016 | 4:02 pm

Bayer and Planetary Resources to collaborate to improve agriculture with space data

Improving agriculture with crop-specific satellite images.

Bayer | May 31, 2016 | 12:35 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

Two overlooked streaming stocks with huge upside potential

In the precious metals sector, this type of company provides financing for mining companies in the form of an upfront cash payment in exchange for a percentage of production or revenues from the mine.

The Gold Report | May 20, 2016 | 10:35 am

Sprott monthly market update with Rick Rule: Cobalt bubble coming; Kaminak & The Yukon; streaming & royalties

In the current bull market, with more equity available, streaming and royalty companies continue to provide much needed revenue in the base metals and industrial materials sectors.

Palisade Radio | May 19, 2016 | 9:37 am

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Sibanye to axe over 5,000 jobs in Marikana restructuring

Palladium price peaks at new record high, rhodium roaring

Leader of militant South African mining union re-elected

South African mine union says ballot rule to curb ‘wild strikes’

Scientists to drill the ‘most valuable mineral province on earth’

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