March 18, 2013

Study shows how to improve Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

An international effort to ensure good governance of natural resources could do more to improve accountability and sustainability (IIED), according to research in the […]

March 18, 2013

Power cut in SA cost AngloGold 20,000 ounces

The world’s third-largest producer of the precious metal will see its first-quarter production reduced by about 20,000 ounces.

March 17, 2013

Anglo CEO looks to re-energize mining in South Africa

AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani calls 2013 "a starting point for a new future for the mining industry" in South Africa.

March 15, 2013

160-year study of real commodity prices sees beginning of the end of the supercycle

For those with a very long time horizon, the news is good though.

March 15, 2013

Zimbabwe’s small-scale miners plan to increase gold output

Miners' assocation says the sector could surpass four tonnes this year.

March 14, 2013

South Africa mining production up thanks to iron ore, diamonds

The news surprised analysts, who had predicted a decline of 4.2%

March 14, 2013

Anglo’s Kleinkopje coal miners in South Africa back to work, but fear of new strikes persists

Investors alarmed as they witness what seems to be a repeat of protests which shook Africa's biggest economy last year.

March 14, 2013

Christie’s to auction off ‘perfect’ diamond

The symmetrical flawless gem weighs 101.73 carats and is likely to set a new world sales record.

March 13, 2013

Rio Tinto in Guinea: Will it stay or will it go?

Simandou, expected to cost more than $10 billion, is proving too costly for the giant miner, currently focused on selling non-core operations to curb costs and bolster its balance sheet.

March 13, 2013

Angola to open four new diamond mines

Company forecasts production at about 8.3 million carats for 2013.