The value and volume of deals in the global mining and metals sector is set to soar, driven by competition to secure raw materials.

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While not for widows and orphans because of its volatility, a number of analysts expect silver’s latest run, it is up15% so far this year, to have a bit more staying power

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The mining consultancy says Australia’s operators should develop a more inclusive approach in their dealings with their African partners to help deliver an increasingly socially workable environment.

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Ratio followers reckon silver should be a better prospect than gold in the short term, while oil future may not be so positive unless Middle East disruption to supplies.

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In a major boost to gold and diamond mining in India, mining giant Rio Tinto, which has discovered an immensely rich diamond resource of 37 million tonnes in northern India’s Madhya Pradesh state, is set to invest $79 million in the country.

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The Western Australian explorer is upbeat about the potential of its Koka gold project in Eritrea, citing a target cash cost of US$338 per ounce.

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Gryphon Minerals looking to West Africa as its MD reckons gold is set to continue its upwards path.

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As Extract progresses the big Rossing South (Husab) project in Namibia the prospect is for rising uranium prices ahead.

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According to reports in the Wall Street Journal, worries about future supplies of fertilizer, has meant that China’s state run Sinochem is looking at a variety of options and has hired HSBC to help

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The coal miner said it has made progress toward rectifying the environmental issues that have plagued the colliery.

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