2017 global natural diamond production forecasted at 142M carats worth $15.6BThe top 10 largest mines in the world by value produced are estimated to represent 58% of global production.Paul Zimnisky | May 3, 2017 | 3:13 pm
Dozens trapped, two killed in Iranian coal mine explosionThe blast took place at a mine located in Iran's…Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2017 | 9:25 am
Mining no longer top sector attracting investors to Africa — reportIndustrial and precious metals, coal, oil, as well as natural…Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2017 | 10:01 pm
Mexico proposed 7.5% mining tax scares away investors, kills juniors While it may not be a major challenge for mid-tier miners with established operations, it would be "prohibitive" for smaller players, analysts say. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2013 | 10:21 am
The Glencore giant isn’t coming for us: OZ Minerals UK media suggested this weekend that Glencore had quietly built a 10% stake in OZ and was considering a bid. MINING.com Editor | September 30, 2013 | 4:40 am
The Church of England’s mining plans In Great Britain, often one person owns the surface and another owns what's underneath. MINING.com Editor | September 30, 2013 | 2:02 am
VIDEO: The effects of illegal mining on the Amazon Aerial view of Peru's rainforest destruction. Ana Komnenic | September 30, 2013 | 12:09 am
Four thousand protesters march in Bucharest over Rosia Montana Hundreds also march in London. Ana Komnenic | September 29, 2013 | 10:32 pm
Dutch firm launches conflict-free smartphone Tin and tantalum come from 'conflict-free' sources in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ana Komnenic | September 29, 2013 | 9:58 pm
Regulation shakes up London Bullion Market Association Says it might start charging member banks more or even dissolving the Gold Forward Offered Rates (GOFO). Ana Komnenic | September 29, 2013 | 9:26 pm
Don’t wear your gold – smoke it One company is selling 24K gold cigarette rolling papers. Ana Komnenic | September 29, 2013 | 6:36 pm
Silver worth £150m recovered from sunken WWII ship 100 tonnes of silver from three miles deep. Ana Komnenic | September 29, 2013 | 5:56 pm