World’s biggest precious metal industry readies for coronavirus

Australian company A-Cap Resources (ASX:ACB) is a step further to developing Botswana's first uranium mine, after the government approved its environmental impact statement (EIA).

Current strategy director Bruce Cleaver will replace Philippe Mellier, who held the position for five years.

The company will seek a court order to stop the strike, which is already affecting output.

Mauritanian workers complain that there is a major gap between their salaries and Canadian expats working for Kinross.

Diamond miners have found the remains of a Portuguese ship that disappeared on its way to India laden with gold and other treasure, almost 500 years ago.

For competitors S11D is a four-letter word.

If all central banks were to hold at least 5% of forex reserves in gold (versus 60%+ in rich economies) it would require the purchase of almost 8,000 tonnes

The government will pay for two-thirds of the cost by collecting money from mining companies through a new environmental levy.

The Canadian miner strongly refutes accusations of human rights abuses and illegal operations at its South African project made by the NGO.