S.Africa’s main iron ore export rail link closed until Dec. 9

China Gold International Resources is acquiring China Nonferrous Mining Corporation Limited for HK$155.1 million.

A Chinese magnate, benefiting from his access to diamonds in Zimbabwe, is reported to have ploughed $100 million into the country’s Central Intelligence Organisation to fund covert operations against Mugabe's political opposition.

The African National Congress has proposed a tax to raise R40 billion: the Resource Rent Tax would take 50% of a mining company's profits that exceed 15% return on their investment.

Giant miner Rio Tinto said Monday that it has started exporting premium hard coking coal from its Mozambique Benga Mine, its first shipment of 34,000 tons has left the Port of Beira and is bound for an Indian steel mill.

Due to an platinum market that is an “abiding surplus”, the board at Aquarius Platinum (LON:AQP) placed its Everest mine on care […]

The unusual alert, considered the Association of British Insurer's most serious warning, indicates a breach in corporate governance.

Giant miner Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) continues to build its reputation as the most bullish of the major mining companies after it announced today it will spend $4.2 billion on top-tier iron ore projects.

Gold bugs are waiting with bated breath for news that the Federal Reserve and its Chairman Ben Bernanke have agreed to further asset purchase programs when the Open Market Committee releases its policy statement on Wednesday.

The $1.5 billion company currently operates three gold mines: the Mana Mine in Burkina Faso, the Samira Hill Mine in Niger and the Kiniero Mine in Guinea.