Lonmin plans to cut 4,100 workers as it closes platinum mines

Paid more in last three months than entire preceding fiscal year.

Shares of African Minerals surged 47% on Thursday after one of China's largest iron-ore trading companies injected $990 million into its Tonkolili mine.

"I do think that this is an entry point for many of the intermediate and senior producers."

Miners' lawyer says his side is 'very happy' with the deal.

After the world's largest platinum producer announced massive lay-offs and plans to scale back annual production by 350,000 ounces.

And what can be really done to choose certified conflict-free diamonds.

The Brazilian miner is considering more non-core asset sales by the end of the year... and it is also working on a secret, "surprising" deal.

Other notable good performers in the 2013 Corruption Risk Index are Senegal and Botswana.

Speaking at the Denver Gold Forum, CEO Mark Bristow warned the industry is not out of the woods just yet.