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European Union to ease restrictions against Zimbabwe

The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand also have their own-targeted measures against the African leader and his inner circle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2013 | 7:34 pm

Glencore vows to appoint female director

The move would drop the number of FTSE 100 with all-male boards to five.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2013 | 3:11 pm

De Beers sees diamond market showing signs of recovery, focused on SA mine expansion

World's biggest diamond producer said Friday jewellery demand will experience moderate growth this year, which represents a major shift from the 12% decline in rough diamond prices last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2013 | 5:57 pm

China, Ghana gold production spike, others fall

The top 10 gold producing countries mined out 1,799 tonnes of the precious metal which is 2% more than in 2011.

Vladimir Basov | February 15, 2013 | 12:24 am

Moody’s issues water warning to miners

Scarcity puts pressure on capex and raises operational risks.

Frik Els | February 14, 2013 | 8:25 pm

Rally in platinum price shows no signs of ending

Zimbabwe ban on raw exports lift price $33 in two days.

Frik Els | February 14, 2013 | 12:17 am

Masked man helps save trapped miner

A person wearing a Spider-Man mask starred Monday an unusual and impressive rescue of three illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2013 | 4:12 pm

African Barrick Gold falls after posting poor results

Tanzania's largest gold miner posted a fourth quarter loss driven by heavy write-downs and a warning of a further fall in output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2013 | 3:17 pm

Gold Fields chairwoman quits for politics

Mamphela Ramphele's resignation fuels local rumours indicating she is planning to create a new political party to challenge the ruling African National Congress (ANC).

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2013 | 2:49 pm

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Acacia Mining hits back at parent Barrick in Tanzania row

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