Zombie mines are coming back to life on soaring metals prices

1,800 workers at the Rustenburg mine were trapped for as long as 10 hours on Tuesday after an accident with an underground transport system.

The World Bank is targeting a total investment of $50 million, to be deployed over a 5-year timeframe.

Billionaire Anil Agarwal voted against Anglo American's appointment of a new Brazilian board member, saying the focus should be on South Africa.

The groups argue that damage to human health and the environment caused by the projects would exceed the benefits of cheap power.

The incident may revive concerns about safety at Sibanye, which last year suffered a spike in fatal accidents at its gold mines.

Commercial production at the tin mine, which is surrounded by dense forest, deeply weathered soils and experiences high rainfall, is expected in the second half of the year.

Union leader Joseph Mathunjwa has never hesitated to go head-to-head with powerful CEOs in South Africa's mining industry, but now he may have to face down the government.

Funds allowed Norgold to both extend Lefa mine’s life and improve efficiencies at the operation.

Guinea expects to boost its energy production capacity by nearly four-fold over the next six years as it pushes mining companies to refine their bauxite output locally.