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Break out of violence at Harmony Gold mine leaves two dead

South African Harmony Gold (NYSE:HMY) said police is investigating a violent incident that left two of its workers another and injured at one of its mines as unrest continues in the industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2012 | 5:04 pm

Gold price on a Black Friday tear

Weak dollar, no EU deal and fresh violence at South Africa's mines help gold price through $1,750.

Frik Els | November 23, 2012 | 4:22 pm

New report: DRC’s Kabila could be toppled within weeks

DRC president Kabila will likely be violently removed from office should protests in major cities escalate and last longer than one week, according to a report from Exclusive Analysis, a UK-based political risk consultancy.

Frik Els | November 21, 2012 | 11:36 pm

A no-brainer? Davis takes Carroll’s job at Anglo

"I have not yet decided what my future plans will be but certainly retirement will not be part of them."

Frik Els | November 21, 2012 | 11:02 pm

Gold Fields weighs alternatives for Peru’s Chucapaca mine

South African miner Gold Fields (NYSE, JSE:GFI) revealed its initial plan to develop a gold deposit into an open-pit mine in southern Peru isn't feasible.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2012 | 6:21 pm

Xstrata’s ‘Big Mick’: no stay-on bonus brings ‘unnecessary risks’

Xstrata shareholders rejected the $220 million retention bonus plan by a resounding 78.4%.

Frik Els | November 20, 2012 | 7:07 pm

Tiffany lends Diamcor $4 million to expand diamond project in South Africa

Canadian diamond supplier Diamcor Mining Inc. (TSX-V.DMI) has secured an additional $4 million loan from its long-term strategic alliance partner Tiffany & Co., to expand the Krone-Endora diamond project in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2012 | 5:25 pm

Conflict diamond new definition not likely to see the light this year

The official definition of conflict diamond, as outlined by the Kimberley Process (KP), isn’t likely to change at the next week’s industry plenary in Washington D.C., says the head of the certification scheme, Gillian Milovanovic.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2012 | 2:12 pm

New study paints bleak picture for emerging iron ore producers

The Big Three's share of the seaborne trade has fallen back to 57%, but the trend will reverse as capital dries up for emerging producers.

Frik Els | November 14, 2012 | 10:58 pm

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