Global copper mine production to grow 3.5% annually — report

Iron ore and coking coal prices hover at 6-month lows on Wednesday as Chinese steel prices approach record lows and forecasts for output growth are slashed.

This mining veteran "only" needs about $3 billion to start buying assets.

Investors should worry less about the right balance of specific commodities and more about the right mix of early-stage, development-stage and producing companies.

Value of the freshly unearthed rare gem could easily exceed $60 million.

Labour action would halt production at the world's top three platinum producers.

Article published last year by a French newspaper, which said the magnate and his company had been part of a coup effort against Guinea’s current President, was based on fake documents.

The Australian miner has been eager to find a partner for some time now.

After its first quarter of operation, the $1.7 billion project in the DRC is now expected to meet its forecast of 550,000 ounces for the current year.

More than 55% of last year's exploration projects were located in these countries.