INTERACTIVE MAP: World’s top 10 gold deposits Together these giant orebodies contain reserves worth $796 billion at today's gold price. Frik Els | April 4, 2017 | 4:17 pm
Newmont Mining reshuffles management in Australia Newmont Mining Corporation has appointed experienced miner Alex Bates to lead the company’s business in Australia. Newmont Goldcorp | April 4, 2017 | 3:28 pm
EU toughens up rules on imports of conflict minerals The new law, which will come into force in 2021, requires importers to ensure their business do not contribute to armed conflicts. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2017 | 10:05 am
Europe’s last tin mine big step closer to restart Successful water treatment trials could see final permits to restart Cornwall mine issued before the end of the summer says Vancouver junior Strongbow. Frik Els | March 31, 2017 | 3:10 pm
Freeport’s Cerro Verde copper mine resumes normal operations The news follows the end of a historically long 43-day strike at BHP Billiton’s Escondida, the world's biggest copper mine in neighbouring Chile. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2017 | 6:56 am
Vedanta CEO Tom Albanese to leave company in August The news follows the exit of former Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll, who stepped down last month. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2017 | 4:15 am
Argentine provincial Gov’t orders Barrick to halt operations at Veladero Measure is temporary, pending more information on what happened and the possible consequences of the new incident, San Juan’s governor said. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2017 | 7:45 am
Escondida mine replaces top exec after failing to reach deal with workers Appointment comes barely a week after the mine, operated by BHP Billiton, failed to secure a wage deal with 2,500 workers after a 43-day strike. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2017 | 5:19 am
El Salvador becomes first country to ban all metal mining Lawmakers have approved a broad-range ban on mining, which only excludes coal, salt and other non-metallic resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2017 | 3:02 am
