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South African police accused of planting weapons on corpses of Marikana miners

Members of South African law enforcement are alleged to have planted weapons on the corpses of Marikana miners killed during the deadliest police clashes since the end of Apartheid.

Marc Howe | November 7, 2012 | 12:39 am

Russian government allows foreign investors to develop strategic gold and precious metals minefields

The Russian government is considering allowing foreign investors to develop strategic gold and precious metals minefields, through the adoption of amendments on the currently existing federal law “On Subsoils”, which regulates the development of the minefields in Russia.

ProEdge Wire | November 6, 2012 | 6:53 pm

Aquarius Platinum gets lift from takeover talk

Aquarius also appointed a new CEO this week.

Frik Els | November 6, 2012 | 5:36 pm

Chinese jewelers spread inland spurred by spike in consumer demand for gold

China's jewelry stores are expanding into smaller inland cities as demand for gold rises amongst the country's increasingly affluent consumer base.

Marc Howe | November 6, 2012 | 1:48 am

Striking South African coal miners killed at Canadian mine

South African police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse a group of striking coal miners a day after security guards killed two workers that had tried to break into a locked mine-explosives armoury at Forbes & Manhattan Coal Corp. (TSX:FMC) operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2012 | 6:01 pm