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South African report highlights Chinese labor abuses in the Sub-Sahara

A new report by Johannesburg-based South Africa Resource Watch (SARW) claims that China is exploiting cheap labor in the sub-Saharan nation and subjecting employees in the mining industry to harsh working conditions.

Marc Howe | November 9, 2012 | 3:17 am

Gold price hits 3-week high as investors buy metal in record numbers

The prospect of continuing dovish US monetary policy under re-elected US president Barack Obama is lighting a fire under gold ETF investors.

Frik Els | November 8, 2012 | 11:55 pm

‘Mini gold rush’ hits Victoria

A "mini gold rush" of amateur prospectors has hit the Australian state of Victoria, with families and retirees from state capital Melbourne traveling to Bendigo in the hopes of striking it rich.

Marc Howe | November 8, 2012 | 11:49 pm

AngloGold mines on the mend – CEO

AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) CEO, Mark Cutifani, reassured investors on Thursday the firm would turn the corner after several strikes in the mining sector left it with major losses.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 7:39 pm

Swiss jeweller unveils Disney princesses-inspired collection

Swiss luxury jeweller and watches manufacturer Chopard, in partnership with London store Harrods, has unveiled newest precious stones-based collection inspired by Walt Disney’s Princesses.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 5:59 pm

Centerra shares drop despite increasing reserve estimate of major gold project

Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) was trading low on Thursday morning, after the Canadian gold miner reported Wednesday night a $46.8 million quarterly loss due to higher costs and severely lower production at its Kumtor mine in Kyrgyzstan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 4:28 pm

S. African strikes drop annual mining production 8.3%

In what it shouldn’t come as a surprise for anybody who has been following the news in the last three month, South Africa reported Thursday its mining output dropped 8.3% on the year in September.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 2:43 pm

China will back the yuan with gold: Leeb

Storied investor Stephen Leeb says he is bullish on gold in the long-term due to surging demand from the Middle Kingdom and his belief that China plans to back its official currency with the precious metal.

Marc Howe | November 8, 2012 | 3:14 am

Congo to discuss mining code changes with companies

The Democratic Republic of Congo's intentions to increase the government stake in mining projects by 35% will be first discussed with mining companies and also consulted with the World Bank and the IMF, said a source from the country’s ministry of mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2012 | 3:56 pm

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