August 19, 2013 The write-downs aren’t done yet: Glencore Xstrata – $7bn Merger taking a hit from Xstrata assets.
August 19, 2013 The Olympic medals over the years The last solid gold Olympic gold medal was awarded in 1912.
August 19, 2013 VIDEO: Illegal Chinese gold mining in Ghana At its peak, an estimated 50,000 Chinese miners were operating illegally in the country.
August 16, 2013 Harmony Gold seeks, well, harmony with labour. CEO Briggs isn’t planning for a strike. Froneman says he won’t be bullied into agreeing unsustainable wage increases.
August 16, 2013 Australian mining company sues Botswana Mount Burgess sues after Botswana denies license renewal.
August 16, 2013 South African union heats up rivalry via Twitter NUM boycotts Marikana commemoration.
August 16, 2013 South Africa remembers those dead at Marikana mine Sticks and umbrellas replaced machetes and spears.
August 15, 2013 Despite Thursday gains, governments and unions pushing mining sector to ‘breaking point’ "The industry can either start collaborating and forming partnerships or we can continue fighting each other for a higher share of a diminishing pie.”
August 15, 2013 Gold not dead yet: Hits seven-week high, Bernanke said nothing Silver also gained 5%.
Vale faces renewed safety concerns after mine water overflows The incidents, near the towns of Ouro Preto and Congonhas, left no injuries, the companies and Minas Gerais' government said. January 26, 2026 | 01:57 pm