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Will mining disappear in the next decade?

Trend of mine production moving to emerging economies will continue.

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS) | August 7, 2014 | 7:50 am

Glencore ‘wants to develop Guinean projects quickly’

A leaked presentation suggests Glencore is very serious about developing one of mining's richest prizes – West Africa's vast Simandou iron ore deposit.

Frik Els | August 6, 2014 | 9:49 am

Why West Africa is primed for gold discoveries: Andy Jackson

First, West Africa has the right geology for gold deposits – that’s the main reason. The second reason is that it’s a relatively politically stable part of Africa.

Sprott Asset Management | August 5, 2014 | 10:58 pm

Zimbabwe’s planned Marange diamond mines merger hits legal hurdles

The government wants to consolidate the diamond mining companies currently operating in Marange from six down to two or possibly one.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2014 | 3:46 pm

Another explorer handsomely rewarded in Burkina Faso

Australia's Orbis Gold upgrades Natougou project's indicated resources 500% for total 2m ounces at 5.1g/t.

Frik Els | August 5, 2014 | 3:14 pm

Major gold producers expected to put more mines up for grabs

Smaller firms with lower overheads and more leeway to restructure operations have already picked up $912m of assets hacked off by top gold producers.

Frik Els | August 5, 2014 | 1:50 pm

Strong earthquake hits South Africa, no miners trapped

The quake is the largest in the southern Africa region since a 7.0 tremor hit Zimbabwe in 2006.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2014 | 12:30 pm

African Potash starts drilling at Lac Dinga project

AIM-listed African Potash Ltd Tuesday said that it has begun drilling at its Lac Dinga Potash Project in the Republic of Congo.

African Potash | August 5, 2014 | 9:45 am

Accusations of Glencore-Zambia tax probe cover-up

The European Investment Bank will not make public the findings of a 2-year tax-avoidance investigation into the Swiss giant's Zambian copper operation.

Frik Els | August 4, 2014 | 8:14 am

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