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Gold miners ‘laughing’ amid best rally in decade as metal surges

A gauge of mining shares is extending gains after its best December since the financial crisis as investors flee to haven assets amid a slump in the broader equities market and a U.S government shutdown.

Bloomberg News | January 3, 2019 | 8:00 am

Anglo American management shake-up sees Brazil-based CEO replaced

Ruben Fernandes, who has led the company’s iron ore and nickel interests in the South American country for almost three years, will become CEO of Base Metals effective March 1.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2019 | 4:58 am

Centamin reshuffles board amid production hitches at Sukari mine

Josef El-Raghy had moved from executive chairman to chairman, as the search for a successor continues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2019 | 3:38 am

Barrick’s new CEO says gold industry shake-up is just starting

“Without a doubt, this industry needs transformation,” Mark Bristow, the new chief executive officer of Barrick Gold said.

Bloomberg News | January 3, 2019 | 3:00 am

Rio plans to delay ex-CEO’s bonus again amid Guinea probe

Rio said it would postpone any short- and long-term incentives owed to Sam Walsh for a minimum of two years. Rio is now planning to extend that time period.

Bloomberg News | January 2, 2019 | 10:46 am

Tropical cyclone hits far North Australia near Rio Tinto mine

Tropical Cyclone Penny slammed into the far north coast near Rio Tinto Group’s Weipa bauxite mine, triggering warnings of flash flooding and damaging winds.

Bloomberg News | January 2, 2019 | 10:40 am