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Chinese firm close to start mining uranium in Namibia

Once fully operational, the Husab mine will have the potential to produce 15 million pounds of uranium oxide.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2015 | 12:05 pm

Divers find ‘priceless’ hoard of Arab gold coins

The sunken treasure includes coins of various denominations and sizes from the period of the Fatimid Caliphate, a Muslim dynasty.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2015 | 11:30 am

Here’s one hedge fund not bailing on gold

Paulson & Co has kept $1 billion-plus holding in SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest, steady going all the way back to the second quarter of 2013.

Frik Els | February 18, 2015 | 8:19 pm

Profile of Goldcorp CEO Chuck Jeannes: sector has brighter future, gold miner says

CEO of world's largest gold mining company talks about the challenges and opportunities posed by peak gold.

Business in Vancouver | February 17, 2015 | 2:30 pm

Study confirms potash potential at Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

The Norwegian fertilizer firm Yara International (OTCMKTS:YARIY) has confirmed the potential to mine potash from the Danakil Depression in northeastern Ethiopia.

Andrew Topf | February 17, 2015 | 12:53 pm

Iron ore price surges

Biggest jump of the year lifts iron ore price more than 6% off 2015 low.

Frik Els | February 16, 2015 | 8:21 pm

Canada’s gold mines are shooting the lights out

Output at Canadian gold mines surged 29% last year, surpassing South Africa for the first time in history. US production dives more than 8%.

Vladimir Basov | February 13, 2015 | 10:31 pm

Stunning photos of Egyptian quarry workers

Jury-rigged safety gear.

Michael Allan McCrae | February 13, 2015 | 4:06 pm

Iron ore’s richest prize going on auction

Outcome will say a lot about the long-term prospects for the industry.

Frik Els | February 12, 2015 | 12:24 am

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