Barrick takes Acacia Mining back as buyout deal sealed

Michael Fowler, senior mining analyst with Toronto-based Loewen, Ondaatje & McCutcheon, says majors need development-stage companies with high-grade, near-term production assets

Gold assets among favourites.

Diamonds coming to earth's surface are billions of years old.

The mine is owned by Canadian Axmin, but was taken over by rebels over a year ago.

Company lowers production guidance at Marampa mine in Sierra Leone as outbreak impacts supply chain and ramp up.

Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg strikes positive note after announcing jump in profits, output and better trading conditions at Swiss commodities giant.

Zijin Mining Group looking to acquire sizeable gold and copper projects in Africa this year.

The revised regulation will empower courts to confiscate equipment seized from illicit miners.

Supply fears have pushed prices higher, but industry worries are shifting to softening demand.