Gold, silver extend record rally
Gold has risen to a record high for the fourth straight session, as inflation worries and euro zone sovereign debt woes continue to lure investors to precious metals.
Randgold Resources output disappoints
West African-focused gold miner Randgold Resources has posted lower-than-expected production in the third quarter, although it expects output to rise significantly in the fourth quarter.
Randgold Resources sticks to its knitting
Randgold Resources will coin it if gold stays at levels above $1,400/oz, according to CEO Mark Bristow, who says the extra cash is likely to be paid out in dividends.
Zoellick’s plan highlights dollar angst
World Bank President Robert Zoellick's call for a new global currency system with gold as a reference point highlights the depth of unease about a weakening dollar.
Zoellick seeks new gold standard debate
UPDATED: Leading economies have to consider readopting a modified global gold standard to guide currency movements, says World Bank president Robert Zoellick.
Impala resumes Rustenburg activities
Impala Platinum has resumed operations at its shaft number 11 in Rustenburg, which were suspended after a miner died.
RBPlat shares soar on listing
ROYAL Bafokeng Platinum has risen 7.4% in its stock market debut after raising R2.98bn in SA's second-largest initial public offering of 2010.
Gold smashes through record level
Gold has soared past the $1 400/oz for the first time after the World Bank president called on bickering nations to bring back the gold standard.
Zim grabs ‘blood diamond’ firm
Zimbabwe's government is taking over a joint mining venture after allegations its private partners are blood diamond dealers, says the chairperson of the country's diamond company.
Marange fuels cross border dealer hub
Zimbabwe's Marange diamond fields have sparked a cross border diamond smuggling hub stretching to the Mozambican town of Manica.