Strong Rand spoiling the gold rally for South African mines
For South African gold miners, it’s both the best and worst of times.
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Russia’s Polymetal says Q4 revenue up 12 pct on year earlier
The Russian gold and silver producer said its fourth-quarter revenue rose 12 percent on a year earlier to $586 million due to higher gold sales.
Cradle Arc’s London listing to fund Botswana copper
Copper producer Cradle Arc embarked on a new London listing on Wednesday to fund production in Botswana.
Gold’s path to $1,400 seen cleared by dollar slump, equity fears
Gold could hit levels last seen in 2013 if the dollar extends its slide and equity markets reverse.
Zinc price will vault $4,000 within months – report
Global zinc stocks falling to "critically low levels" by second half of 2018, propelling prices above $4,000 a tonne predicts Wood Mackenzie in new research.
Gold futures post highest close since 2016 in heavy trading
Gold futures settled at the highest since August 2016, as investors got behind a rally brought on by a falling dollar.
