South African gold output has longest losing streak since 2012
Gold output in South Africa, once the world’s biggest producer of the metal, fell for a 14th straight month in November.
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Project Halo rejects favouritism claims in Optimum coal mine buy
The South African consortium distanced itself from allegations that it is linked to the Gupta family, the previous owner of Optimum coal and other two assets.