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INFOGRAPHIC: A forecast of when the world’s resources will run out

Here is one interpretation of how much is left on Earth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2014 | 12:23 pm

$6m diamond goes missing during labour dispute

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.

Frik Els | September 4, 2014 | 7:41 pm

Ivanhoe transfers 26% of S. Africa’s platinum project to locals

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

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2014 | 2:19 pm

About $50bn in mining investment expected in Guinea by 2025

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2014 | 2:00 am

Glasenberg pooh-poohs Anglo takeover

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

Frik Els | September 3, 2014 | 11:49 pm

Tension building up in the global copper market

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.

SNL Metals & Mining | September 3, 2014 | 4:26 pm