June 25, 2013

South African miners demand gold companies to more than double their wages

The AMCU, South Africa's fastest-growing mining labour, is also asking gold firms to triple the current base wage for surface miners.

June 23, 2013

Japan chasing China with $32 billion African resource push

The island nation will look to secure a steady supply of African natural gas, oil and rare earth metals.

June 21, 2013

Five miners Chen Lin expects to buck the trend

For most investors, the market for gold and silver stocks resembles a battlefield littered with the dead and dying, especially after the last day or two.

June 21, 2013

South Africa’s mining sector watchful: gold wage talks coming up

The chambers of mines will kick-off talks in early July.

June 21, 2013

Asteroid miner exceeds $1 million crowd-funding goal

Planetary Resources is now going for $2 million and has created new incentives to lure backers.

June 21, 2013

Prophecy Platinum completes $5.9m equity financing

Prophecy Platinum says it will use funds for Wellgreen and Shakespeare projects.

June 15, 2013

Platinum market deficit to hit 844,000oz in 2013 – HSBC

The platinum market is likely to hit a record deficit of 844,000 ounces in 2013, HSBC says, as supply shrinks and demand, […]

June 14, 2013

4,000 strike at Anglo American Platinum mine once again

At least 2,400 workers were being held down in the mine by their own colleagues.

June 14, 2013

Miners’ new trilogy: flat revenues, profit drop and weak share prices

Report shows mining companies are not longer trusted on their abilities to control costs, deliver on promises and cope with resource nationalization demands.

June 13, 2013

Gold weakens alongside dollar

Downward trend continues for metals. Weak dollar provides no relief.