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Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 5:03 pm

South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output

Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 12:00 pm

Platinum jumps on deficit forecast

Strike enters 14th week: 600,000oz platinum lost already and another 300,000oz projected even after labour action ends according to new GFMS survey.

Frik Els | May 2, 2014 | 8:11 pm

One of the largest gold mines in Africa opens

Kibali will rank as one of the largest gold mines in Africa when in full production, expecting to produce an average of 600,000 ounces of gold per annum over the first twelve years of its life.

Julienne Bay | May 2, 2014 | 8:07 pm

War of Titans: Rio Tinto suing Vale over iron ore rights in Guinea

Analysts say it could be the single biggest litigation in mining history.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 30, 2014 | 5:00 pm

Iron ore price plunges to 6-week low, producers hammered

Iron ore price drops 2.2% as stockpiles in China surge to new record and worries over country's property market mounts.

Frik Els | April 28, 2014 | 7:21 pm

Platinum, palladium dive as strike turns violent

Workers desperate after three months without pay loot shopping mall and set community buildings alight.

Frik Els | April 28, 2014 | 6:00 pm

Mick Davis wants BHP’s coal division to be cornerstone of his new mining empire

Davis’ X2 Resources has already built a war chest of almost $4 billion and is believed to be asking JPMorgan for US$8bn loan to back up a formal offer to BHP.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2014 | 2:04 pm

Vale mulls legal action over lost iron ore rights in Guinea

The world’s biggest iron ore miner says it's “actively considering its legal rights and options.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2014 | 1:36 pm

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Congo says $14 billion Inga dam on track despite disagreements

Inaugurated, Botswana’s Masisi pledges to diversify economy away from diamonds

Firestone resumes operations at Liqhobong diamond mine

Teranga Gold’s Wahgnion mine set to increase yearly production by 50%

Sibanye says on track to resume dividends as earnings surge

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