Mining
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
"More than 200 people were victims of this landslide, including miners, children, and market women. Some people were rescued just in time and have serious injuries," the governor's spokesperson said.
Saudi Arabia says it has $2.5 trillion in ore deposits, rare earth elements reserves - report
Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say
Trump administration to overturn Biden's Minnesota mining ban
S&P Global: Gold discoveries dropping among miners
Last year was the first time in 30 years that gold miners made no major gold discoveries.
Gold Market Update: Bullion Soars as Gold Miners Begin Their Rally
As we head into 2025, the gold market is witnessing a remarkable sequence of ‘events.’
Week in miners: Harmony drops, Perseus buys and silver supply lags
Last week brought a mixed-bag of precious metals mining news. Harmony reported an increase in net profits but had a stock price drop of about 9%.
2024: Gold and Silver Miners Outperform: A Year of Record Profits
Miners make considerable gains in cash flow in 2024, sparking speculation that the industry could be poised for an even bigger move up
US exploring limited easing of sanctions on Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Gertler in 2017 and 2018, accusing him of leveraging his friendship with former Congo President Joseph Kabila to secure lucrative mining deals.
Explosion in Pakistan coal mine kills 12 miners
Coal mine accidents, which are common on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, are results of gas build-ups, lack of safety gear, and poor working conditions.
Largest ever lithium reserves discovered near Nevada, US - study
Conservationists and local tribal groups, whose land the mining takes place on, objected to the project.