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GFMS CEO turns into a raging gold bull

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Gold bear Paul Walker has undergone a Damascene conversion and become a raging gold bull as Western governments and central banks fail to get their financial acts together.

DMR denies it owes Aurora money

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The department of mineral resources has dismissed claims that it owes Aurora money through a water pumping subsidy.

Aquarius grabs Afarak

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Aquarius Platinum will buy 74% of Afarak Platinum, which has new order prospecting rights to two properties in the Bushveld Igneous complex.

Gold expected to surge above $1 600

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Gold's record-breaking streak is likely to last with the price pushed higher by inflation fears and low interest rates, says consultancy GFMS.

Mines grab debate casts shadow on industry

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The debate over nationalisation of SA's mines was the top concern for firms last year, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.

Quick judgment in Eskom price case

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The public interest demands a speedy verdict in a court application to reveal BHP Billiton's preferential power prices, says the judge.

ANCYL wants land grabs in Constitution

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The ANC Youth League proposes amending the Constitution to empower the state to expropriate private property, particularly land and mines, without compensation.

Sixth fatality at Lonmin mine

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A miner has died at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine in Rustenburg - the sixth fatal accident in this financial year.

Palabora iron ore output down 8%

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Palabora Mining says its iron ore output was hit by equipment slowdowns, while copper production fell 10%.

Blow to Billiton in Eskom price case

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The high court has rejected BHP Billiton's attempts to dismiss a legal bid which may reveal its preferential electricity prices.