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Mining robots key to colonizing Mars — Elon Musk

He envisions people living in big glass-carbon fiber domes on the surface, with additional areas mined out below the surface by robots for "industrial" uses.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2016 | 5:51 am

Randgold continues to invest in development of Côte d’Ivoire’s potential

Exploration by Randgold Resources, which owns and operates the Tongon gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire, continues to highlight exciting possibilities for further investment in the country, chief executive Mark Bristow said here today.

Randgold Resources | October 24, 2016 | 2:57 am

Gold Fields to spend $1.4 billion prolonging Ghana mine life

The investment will extend the life of the mine by eight years to 2024, in which the firm expects to produce 1.56 million ounces of gold there.

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2016 | 2:00 am

South African union reaches tentative wage deals with platinum trio

AMCU has been demanding pay hikes of more than 50% for its lowest paid members and a 15% hike for its higher paid members.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 21, 2016 | 11:04 am

Acacia Mining soars after revising gold output forecast up

Stock climbed 12.94%, closing the session at 529p.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2016 | 8:03 am

Congo takes Freeport, Lundin to court over sale of Tenke Fungurume

The Congo mine, which cost $3 billion to build, holds one of the world’s largest known copper resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2016 | 6:55 am

Africa’s first Fairtrade certified gold co-operative offers hope to gold miners living in poverty

Syanyonja Artisan Miners' Alliance has become the first artisanal small scale mining co-operative in Africa to become Fairtrade certified, bringing much needed hope to impoverished communities who risk their lives to mine the rich gold seam that runs around Lake Victoria.

The Fairtrade Foundation | October 19, 2016 | 4:16 am