May 7, 2017

Gold price in the red after centrist Macron wins French election

Gold is trading slightly down from its Friday spot price close of $1,227.90, as investors digest the outcome of the recently-decided French presidential election.

May 5, 2017

A crude awakening: The global black market for oil

Today’s infographic comes from Eurocontrol Technics Group, and it highlights the global problem of fuel theft.

May 5, 2017

French elections, Brexit and gold

The main developments in Europe which may affect the gold market – except the turmoil in the still fragile banking sector – are a run-off in France and Brexit. Let’s…

May 5, 2017

Anglo’s sale of Drayton coal mine spooks horse breeders

They fear the buyer, Malabar Coal, may revive mining at Drayton, which they claim would have have severe impacts on the area’s profitable stud farms and wineries.

May 5, 2017

Another BHP investor pressing for oil spinoff, board shake-up

The miner faces another shareholder revolt as Australia’s Tribeca has joined calls by US activist investor Elliott Management for an exit from shale to free up capital.

May 4, 2017

INFOGRAPHIC: The numbers behind the world’s closest trade relationship

Whether we’re discussing the ancient merchants that traversed the legendary Silk Road, or the transfer of goods across modern border lines, trade has always been about building close relationships.

May 4, 2017

Coloured diamonds becoming everyone’s favourite, auctions show

Diamonds – and especially the fancy colored stones – continue to hold investors in thrall, and auction houses are ensuring the fascination endures with sales featuring some stunning selections.

May 4, 2017

De Beers pioneers research programme to make carbon-neutral mining a reality

De Beers Group today announced it is leading a ground-breaking research project that aims to deliver carbon-neutral mining at some of the company’s operations in as few as five years.

May 4, 2017

De Beers Group returns US$5 billion to its partners in 2016

De Beers Group increased returns to governments, communities, supply chain partners and its joint venture partners by 26 per cent to US$5 billion in 2016, according to its latest Report…

May 4, 2017

Gem Diamonds found this high-quality 80-carat rock in Lesotho

The D-colour Type-II diamond is one of the highest-quality stones to come out of the company’s Letšeng mine.