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Sibanye, OceanaGold join the World Gold Council

Sibanye is the largest individual producer of gold in South Africa and one of the 10 largest globally. OceanaGold is a rapidly growing multinational gold producer with assets located in the Philippines, New Zealand and the United States.

World Gold Council | June 22, 2016 | 10:14 am

UK Royal Mint sales up more than a third ahead of Brexit vote

Elevated demand has translated into a 150% increase in revenue for Britain's official producer of gold and silver coins and bars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2016 | 7:59 am

Waking up groggy truck drivers from 17,000 KM away

"The shift schedules are demanding. The work is repetitive. There are issues trying to keep people engaged in the work that they are doing."

Michael Allan McCrae | June 22, 2016 | 6:47 am

South African gold miners to appeal ruling in silicosis case

If the class action goes ahead, it will affect almost every gold mine in South Africa, including their parent companies, covering their conduct over the last 50 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2016 | 3:57 am

There are two types of mine operators that are looking at battery technology

Existing mines that want to go deeper are looking at the newest in battery technology.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 21, 2016 | 5:57 pm

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies

Combined these mining and metal giants are worth $700 billion with operations in every corner of the world.

Frik Els | June 21, 2016 | 3:55 pm

Gold miners take a harder look at mine productivity tools

"Coal has always had a cost focus."

Michael Allan McCrae | June 21, 2016 | 2:07 pm

Are copper and China set to rally?

Technical analyst and newsletter writer Clive Maund explores the link between an anticipated copper rally and an upswing in Chinese markets.

The Gold Report | June 21, 2016 | 1:27 pm

Rio Tinto may be planning a $9bn spinoff a la BHP

Rumours follow Rio's decision to group its least loved units — coal, uranium salt, borates and its Iron Ore Co. of Canada — under a new umbrella branded as the “energy and minerals” business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2016 | 10:27 am

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