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Evicted Kenyans demand compensation after mining firm exits

The East African nation's deposits are often in remote regions…

Dollar shortage “short-term problem” for miners in Zimbabwe – minister

Dollar shortages are creating the risk of some mines shutting…

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MENA unrest could see gold revisit 1980s and hit $2000

In the 1980s unrest in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices, were the triggers which drove gold to record highs. The current Middle East/North Africa (MENA) unrest could see history repeat itself. It is possible to draw parallels between today's

Anglo American reports jump in net profit to $6.54bn

The group announced better-than-expected results for the year on the back of higher prices and said it remains positive about the outlook for commodities markets. Anglo American (AAL.L: Quote) (AGLJ.J:Quote), the world's fourth-largest diversified miner,