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BHP Billiton a step closer to selling-off non-core operations

World's largest mining company said to be unloading all of the non-core units acquired after the merger with Billiton 13 years ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 6:48 pm

Palladium price within striking distance of record high

A surge in ETF buying lights fire under palladium futures while platinum jumps past pre-strike levels .

Frik Els | June 10, 2014 | 5:38 pm

‘Blood diamond’ monitoring to remain focus on conflict-torn regions

The newly elected president of the World Diamond Council is not in favour of expanding the scope of the Kimberley Process scheme beyond conflict zones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 5:03 pm

Fresh job cuts at Rio’s Rossing Uranium mine in Namibia

This is not the first time Rio Tinto axes jobs at this mine. In 2013, it sacked 276 workers, following losses on reduced demand for the metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 11:30 am

Platinum, palladium price unmoved by strike talks failure

South Africa's mines minister quits mediation role after latest negotiations to end more than 4-month old strike go nowhere.

Frik Els | June 9, 2014 | 9:46 pm

TrueGold surges after extending Burkina Faso find

Vancouver-based junior stock up 6.5% after step out drilling confirms potential for significant resource expansion at its Karma project.

Frik Els | June 9, 2014 | 6:56 pm

This deserted African mining town is almost flooded by sand… and ghosts

In the early 1900s, after the discovery of diamonds in the southern Namib desert, German miners flocked to the area, developing this unique town known as Kolmanskop.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 4:32 pm