Petra Diamonds finds rare 25.5 carat blue gem The rough stone was pulled from the famous Cullinan mine in South Africa. Kerry Hall | April 18, 2013 | 1:37 am
South African mining industry lost $1.5bn last year Labour disputes also affected the country's gross domestic product and credit rating. Kerry Hall | April 17, 2013 | 8:00 am
Rio Tinto coal mine extension turned down in Australia Court cites environmental and social concerns for overruling approval. Kerry Hall | April 17, 2013 | 6:55 am
South Africa’s Exxaro to mine iron ore in the Congo The company forecasts an output of 2 million tonnes by next year. Kerry Hall | April 17, 2013 | 12:39 am
Russia’s Uralkali to boost potash production It aims to increase output to 19 million tonnes by 2020. Kerry Hall | April 16, 2013 | 6:50 am
Rockwell Diamonds sells off Klipdam mine in South Africa The company plans to invest the proceeds in its Niewejaarskraal mine which has been in care and maintenance since 2007. Kerry Hall | April 16, 2013 | 3:30 am
Experts interpret gold price tumble What analysts had to say about the decline of the yellow metal. Kerry Hall | April 16, 2013 | 12:15 am
Junior miners entangled in new Ontario mining regulations Companies find the new rules too complicated and time consuming which is hurting exploration and investment. Kerry Hall | April 15, 2013 | 5:11 am
Australia leases ports for $5.3bn to private consortium The two sea gateways handle many commodities, including coal, steel, natural gas, oil and petroleum. Kerry Hall | April 15, 2013 | 3:10 am
US government reviews coal royalties for export market Companies say selling coal internationally demands a higher price because it costs more to ship. Kerry Hall | April 15, 2013 | 1:14 am
PHOTOS: Quebec diamonds in the rough Stornoway Diamonds is developing the province's first kimberlite mine. Kerry Hall | April 15, 2013 | 12:42 am
Miners dredge up more than gold in California State officials are deliberating the ban on the technique. Kerry Hall | April 12, 2013 | 8:30 pm
