Zimbabwe bans alluvial mining The government has cancelled all existing permits and will issue no new ones. Kerry Hall | June 12, 2013 | 9:52 pm
Robert Kennedy Jr. to visit Albertan oilsands He plans to meet with environmentalists, aboriginals and the oil industry. Kerry Hall | June 12, 2013 | 9:10 pm
Gem Diamonds sells stone for $9m The firm sold the rough piece in a profit-sharing agreement. Kerry Hall | June 11, 2013 | 10:51 pm
Chevron to sell two Nigerian oil blocks The company will divest its 40% share of leases 83 and 85 which hold the Madu and Anyala fields. Kerry Hall | June 11, 2013 | 10:02 pm
Mantra Resources to start uranium mining at Mkuju River project Company said it would wait until summer to begin. Kerry Hall | June 10, 2013 | 11:05 pm
Rio Tinto releases pink diamond and gold ingot The Perth Mint will sell 168 limited edition pieces. Kerry Hall | June 10, 2013 | 10:07 pm
Iamgold and Suriname sign new deal on gold mine The Rosebel mine produced 82,000 ounces of the precious yellow metal in 2012. Kerry Hall | June 7, 2013 | 9:31 pm
Pacific Ocean rich in gold, rare earths Geologist says the deposits are better than on land. Kerry Hall | June 7, 2013 | 8:54 pm
Mali to boost gold output to 100t in next 5 years Country expects to focus on junior mining companies to increase results. Kerry Hall | June 7, 2013 | 8:16 pm
Canadian mining tax system distorts investment opportunities Economists say tax breaks encourage investment in projects that might otherwise be uneconomic. Kerry Hall | June 7, 2013 | 12:04 am
Coal India budgets $1bn for foreign acquisitions Domestic mining projects have been delayed in the permitting process. Kerry Hall | June 6, 2013 | 9:20 pm
Australian miner seeks loan from Montana for coal operation Ambre Energy wants to refurbish the Decker mine to bump up exports to Asia. Kerry Hall | June 6, 2013 | 8:04 pm
