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BSGR boss house arrest ends with no charges over Guinea bribery claims

The Israeli billionaire, under house arrest since Dec. 19, has been at the centre of an international investigation into alleged bribery to win mining rights in Guinea.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2017 | 4:57 am

25 miners died in work-related accidents last year in the US

Preliminary data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration indicate that in 2016, 25 miners died in work-related accidents at the nation’s mines – down from 29 in 2015.

United States Department of Labor | January 4, 2017 | 1:00 am

Gold price: ETF investors start 2017 with massive offload

Since Trump's victory investors in top physically-backed gold exchange traded fund GLD have dumped 136 tonnes, liquidating another 8 tonnes on Tuesday.

Frik Els | January 3, 2017 | 4:45 pm

CHARTS: Gold price ‘increasingly ripe for a bounce’

Hedge funds covering short positions prompt spike in gold price to three-week high on first full trading day of 2017.

Frik Els | January 3, 2017 | 4:10 pm

Tree leaves and termites may be key to finding gold deposits

Australian researchers say acacia trees and termites that thrive in arid climate conditions can guide explorers towards rich gold deposits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2017 | 11:03 am

10 predictions for 2017: Gold, stocks, Trump, Putin and war

We study trends, monitor political events, consider “cui bono” in all events and give it the old college try.

Jason Hamlin - Gold Stock Bull | January 3, 2017 | 10:27 am

Final phase of Minas Rio mine expansion a priority for Anglo — report

The company plans to invest a $308 million (R$1 billion) this year to allow the iron ore mine reach a 26.5 million tonnes a year capacity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2017 | 7:26 am

Diamonds 2016: A year in review (with a quiz)

Last year was an eventful one for the diamond industry: From the largest producers coordinating supply cuts and the manufactures to returning to profitability, to the second-largest gem-diamond ever recovered going to auction and more. Here's a quiz to test your knowledge.

Paul Zimnisky | January 3, 2017 | 7:00 am