Rio Tinto pays biggest divvy in history as profit hits three-year high

Major producers are cutting down production as they postpone or sell off costly operations.

Total investment in the sector tumbled to $3.25 billion from $5.13 billion in 2012.

Sandvik has unveiled its new +Range rock tools, featuring a unique steel alloy designed to extend service life and reduce rod changes while improving safety and slashing stock and handling costs.

The second largest economy is poised to grab the title of world's top gold buyer from India

This was the first production report since the Anglo-Swiss firm completed the acquisition of Xstrata last May.

The $540 million hostile bid is open until March 19.

Space Agency in search of potential business partners as US government denies further funding.

After a seismic event triggered a fall of ground and fire at the Doornkop mine.

The miner is also said to be ready to shut down operations at its Obuasi gold mine, in Ghana, for up to two years.