Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold Corporation is ramping up its investment in Zambia with a $2 billion expansion plan, a ...

Niger has moved to nationalise a uranium mine jointly operated with French state-owned Orano, while Guinea has revoked scores of licences across its gold, bauxite, diamond, graphite and iron sectors.

The Washington Nationals made a surprise pick by taking the 17-year-old Willits No. 1 overall. He is the youngest player ever taken as the first pick.