Gabon’s new mining code to boost revenue, attract investmentThe new code is intended to improve conditions for companies and increase revenue for the state.Bloomberg News | August 4, 2019 | 8:15 am
Gold exploration trends: drilling declines, advanced projects a priorityThe number of greenfield exploration projects drilled dropped from 33… | August 2, 2019 | 2:29 pm
South African miners to deliver tax windfall after metals rallyRoyalty payments are estimated to climb 70%.Bloomberg News | August 2, 2019 | 9:44 am
Rio sells stake in Clermont coal to Glencore for $1bn The mining giant is selling its 50.1% stake in Clermont coal mine to a company jointly owned by Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo Corporation. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2013 | 12:24 pm
BHP chief on China, Nimba and Jansen strategy BHP adopts a wait and see approach on African iron ore and Canadian potash project and counts on China for bulk of future growth. Frik Els | October 24, 2013 | 8:08 pm
Pirates kidnap two from US oil ship on major commodities trade route Off the coast of Nigeria in the Gulf of Guinea. MINING.com Editor | October 24, 2013 | 7:59 pm
Angola’s diamond industry to regain record production levels —report The country is also known for its significant gold and oil reserves. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2013 | 5:31 pm
Global exploration budget to fall 29% by end of the year Despite this year's financial woes, companies continued exploring in as many as 127 countries, especially on high- or medium-risk jurisdictions. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2013 | 4:06 pm
Diamond values increase at Firestone mine in Lesotho Company released results of independent analysis conducted over the past 22 months at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2013 | 12:42 pm
Investors pile back into gold stocks, Goldcorp up $2bn in a week With positive sentiment returning to the gold market, investors took the chance to jump back into mining stocks. Frik Els | October 22, 2013 | 9:11 pm
Mozambique opens game park to counter coal mines Where 60% of land has been allocated to coal mining, Mozambique embarks on 350,000-hectare conservation effort. Ana Komnenic | October 20, 2013 | 5:58 pm
Thousands rally in Romania against Chevron, Gabriel Resources World-wide protests against shale gas continue. Ana Komnenic | October 19, 2013 | 10:23 pm