Exyn Technologies introduces robots into Dundee Precious Metals’ gold mines

Most of the gold mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is dug up by artisanal and small-scale miners, who work in very dangerous conditions, particularly in rebel-held parts of the country.

No matter what happens to the 'supercycle', it's been a great decade for major commodities traders.

Ahmadinejad pays a visit to uranium giant Niger.

There is an estimated 10,000 immigrants, most of them Chinese, engaged in illegal mining in the African country.

Despite a mining licence for the Zhonghe project being issued in Nov. 2012, there have not been any compulsory public discussions.

Gold's steady purchasing power makes it an ideal pricing mechanism.

The measured and indicated resources of Mkuju River Project amounted to 35,888 tonnes of uranium.

Has the behaviour of inflation changed?

Great news from bellwether for industrial demand and globe's top commodity consumer spurs broad advance in metal and stock prices.