August 19, 2013

The Olympic medals over the years

The last solid gold Olympic gold medal was awarded in 1912.

August 16, 2013

Harmony Gold seeks, well, harmony with labour. CEO Briggs isn’t planning for a strike.

Froneman says he won’t be bullied into agreeing unsustainable wage increases.

August 16, 2013

Australian mining company sues Botswana

Mount Burgess sues after Botswana denies license renewal.

August 16, 2013

Have precious metals bottomed?

The recent price action in precious metals has been dramatic.

August 16, 2013

BHP Billiton faces US corruption probe

Related mainly to its sponsorship of the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

August 16, 2013

Top 10 gold experts on Twitter

Gold was on fire today, Thursday, August 15th.

August 16, 2013

SLIDESHOW: The gold price – A turbulent history

A brief history of the gold price since the 1970s.

August 15, 2013

Despite Thursday gains, governments and unions pushing mining sector to ‘breaking point’

"The industry can either start collaborating and forming partnerships or we can continue fighting each other for a higher share of a diminishing pie.”

August 15, 2013

Chinalco likely to buy Glencore Xstrata’s massive Peru copper mine

Deal that could be worth more than $5 billion.

August 15, 2013

One of the great gold bulls drops half his ETF holdings

"Due to a reduced need for hedging."