The Grasberg mine in Indonesia is the world's largest and richest gold mine, producing 48 tonnes of gold a year, and has reserves worth an estimated $40 billion.

In a region known for its strong, centuries-long ties to the mining industry, areas once dedicated to coal are now being ...

He said this would enable mines to modernise and improve their ability ... It is then transferred to the second factory where it is dried inside enormous rotating tubes, before being passed ...

The controversial race to mine the deep sea is ramping up around the world. Here’s why Norway is taking a leading role. Photo: Loke Marine Minerals News moves fast, and there's not always time ...

In Madagascar, thousands of adults and children risk their lives mining for a shiny mineral called mica. It's found in electronics, cars, planes, and even paint. But even though mica is found in ...