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Botswana’s first uranium mine gets environmental nod

Australian company A-Cap Resources (ASX:ACB) is a step further to developing Botswana's first uranium mine, after the government approved its environmental impact statement (EIA).

Andrew Topf | May 29, 2016 | 3:11 pm

Anglo American’s De Beers gets a new CEO

Current strategy director Bruce Cleaver will replace Philippe Mellier, who held the position for five years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2016 | 5:25 am

Sibanye’s platinum mine workers begin indefinite strike

The company will seek a court order to stop the strike, which is already affecting output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2016 | 3:48 am

Kinross Gold workers strike at Tasiast mine in Mauritania, shares plummet

Mauritanian workers complain that there is a major gap between their salaries and Canadian expats working for Kinross.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2016 | 9:34 am

Long-lost ship found in Namibian desert — with gold aboard

Diamond miners have found the remains of a Portuguese ship that disappeared on its way to India laden with gold and other treasure, almost 500 years ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2016 | 7:55 am

Vale readies for iron ore price war

For competitors S11D is a four-letter word.

Frik Els | May 20, 2016 | 12:00 pm

Harvard, IMF economist: Emerging markets must go for gold

If all central banks were to hold at least 5% of forex reserves in gold (versus 60%+ in rich economies) it would require the purchase of almost 8,000 tonnes

Frik Els | May 19, 2016 | 1:44 pm