Zimbabwe holds diamond auction for 316,000 carats

Company argues a royalty hike would jeopardize the profitability of Australia's two largest gold mines.

CEO says company "well set" to advance project.

Harmony decided against expanding its Phakisa mine and will write down the value of the asset.

It's just not happening; thanks to support from China's local governments says new report.

Still only 2% of global spending on infrastructure projects according to new report.

Output falls 19% at $2.5 billion DRC mine.

Trend of mine production moving to emerging economies will continue.

A leaked presentation suggests Glencore is very serious about developing one of mining's richest prizes – West Africa's vast Simandou iron ore deposit.

First, West Africa has the right geology for gold deposits – that’s the main reason. The second reason is that it’s a relatively politically stable part of Africa.