March 26, 2014 Small oil companies eye huge prize in Ghana West Africa's emerging hotspot of Ghana is one of the best indicators of how the oil and gas playing field is undergoing a major transformation.
March 26, 2014 Lonmin management told to take leave as platinum strike goes on Earlier this month the company said it would not hit its sales guidance of 750,000 ounces of platinum annually, as it has already lost 90,000 ounces since the strike began.
March 25, 2014 Diamond dealers under threat in Central African Republic Rough diamonds are one of the country's biggest exports.
March 25, 2014 World’s top fund manager: relax about emerging markets But dependence on China makes today's emerging market turmoil different from other periods.
March 25, 2014 Iraq buys 36 tons of gold, largest amount in three years Its total reserves stand now at 65.8 tonnes, making it the 43rd biggest official sector bullion holder in the world.
March 25, 2014 South Africa platinum strike damage irreversible, losses close to $1bn Platinum miners said the financial cost of the strike doesn’t really tell the full story, as the real victims are those suffering from hunger, lack of businesses and increased violence…
March 24, 2014 Five reasons the platinum price should take off Stats like platinum-backed ETF holdings surging to a record high have so far failed to move the price. Speculators are betting that's about to change.
March 24, 2014 Diamond prices spike whet De Beers appetite for new markets The diamond giant expects to secure exploration rights in Angola before the end of the year.
March 21, 2014 Some gold miners getting back on track: Ed Bowie, Altus Capital Ltd. Although substantial external downside risks remain in the sector, the most competent and well-run of the major miners are now becoming much more attractive.
March 21, 2014 Palladium price soars on South Africa strikes, Russia tensions Precious metal hits two-and-half-year high over supply uncertainty from top producing countries.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am
