Off The Wires

Ghana censured over gold mine child workers

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Companies buying gold from Ghana should ensure the metal wasn't been mined by child workers in the west African country, said Human Rights Watch.

Zim CoM rejects state-run mineral sales

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Zimbabwe's Chamber of Mines rejected a mining policy document proposing the state control the sale of minerals and auction mineral deposits.

Jewellery demand keeps gold steady in Q1

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Demand for gold jewellery helped offset liquidations in investment products in the first quarter of 2014, said the World Gold Council.

Palladium climbs to 13-year high

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The price of palladium climbed to a 13-year high on bets that its use by automakers will increase.

Platinum future clouded, crunch looms

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The future of the platinum market remained clouded but there could be a supply surplus in 2015, said Nomura International.

Wallington joins up with Miranda

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John Wallington, the former CEO of Coal of Africa, has joined Miranda Minerals as its CEO, it has been confirmed.

De Beers to sell more Namibian goods locally

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De Beers is to sell more of diamonds it mines in Namibia to local cutters and polishers rather than abroad.

Trans Hex earnings tumble

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Diamond producer Trans Hex has reported a first half headline loss per share of 97.2 cents after posting earnings per share of 7.7 cents in the first half of last year.

Sallies posts diluted headline loss

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Fluorspar miner Sallies reported a diluted headline loss per share of 8.7 cents for the year ended June 2010 after a headline profit per share of 2.3 cents a year ago.

CoM backs Zuma’s call for mines solidarity

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The Chamber of Mines of South Africa said it supported a call by President Jacob Zuma to pool collective strengths to save jobs and grow the mining sector.