Gold exploration trends: drilling up, optimism returns

The Namibia Diamond Trading Co, a joint venture with De Beers, lays charge of theft of the 78-carat stone which could be worth up to $6 million.

It has given 20% to 20 local groups, 3% to black entrepreneurs and managerial employees, and another 3% to historically disadvantaged South African staff.

But some of the nation's resources that are considered among the world’s largest, such as the Simandou iron ore deposit, face both financial and political challenges.

There's a history there of course. Just ask Mick Davis.

Tension has been a feature of the copper market since the middle of last year but, so far, the net result has generally been stalemate and prices have moved sideways.

Vast stretches of northern Europe’s wilderness will soon host more mining companies going ahead with several projects in the area.

Rule requiring exporters to produce import certificates from destination countries in order to claim tax refunds will be waived beginning Sept. 8.

Palladium drops sharply from 13-year highs. Sister metal platinum close to wiping out 2014 gains.

The prime minister of the tiny African nation fled the country over the weekend after what he called a military coup.