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Lucara revenues for first exceptional tender exceed US$51 million

The 10 diamonds, found at the Karowe mine in Botswana, were sold for gross revenues of $33,632 per carat.

Lucara Diamond Corp. | April 13, 2016 | 12:38 am

Gold to hit $3,000 by 2019 — expert at Dubai conference

“The big problem is that monetary policy is contagious and central bankers no longer have any bullets left," said precious metal expert Diego Parilla.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2016 | 8:38 am

Endeavour Mining begins construction of new African gold mine

The Hounde project, in Burkina Faso, is forecast to produce about 1.9 million ounces of gold over a 10-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2016 | 5:40 am

Top 10 copper producing countries

Peru's output surges, North American producers slip down the rankings and Chinese mines shut down.

Frik Els | April 8, 2016 | 4:47 pm

Africa gold producers wary despite price rebound

A steep rise in gold prices may have given hope to a battered mining industry, but producers in Africa are still too wary to call the bad times over.

Reuters | April 7, 2016 | 4:39 pm

Big shot in the arm for Zambia

Glencore's $1.1 billion investment in Mopani marks a turnaround for Zambia’s copper sector and will help lift economic growth to 5% by 2018.

Frik Els | April 7, 2016 | 3:11 pm

Illegal mining in Congo wiping out gorilla populations

Fewer than 3,800 Grauer gorillas still live in the wild, down from 17,000 in 1998 due mainly to illegal mining for coltan and other minerals, a report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 7, 2016 | 3:47 am

Copper miners’ game of chicken continues

New study predicts lowering of cost curve, marginal mines staying open at all costs will see oversupply persist and fifth year of copper price declines.

Frik Els | April 5, 2016 | 5:04 pm

Standard for responsible mining released

This second draft of the Standard for Responsible Mining reflects the input from over 1400 points of comment contributed by more than 70 organizations and individuals worldwide, including industry and technical experts.

Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance IRMA | April 5, 2016 | 9:49 am

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