Gold price, output boost AngloGold
AngloGold Ashanti's figures received a shot in the arm from the rallying gold price and an increase in production, posting adjusted headline earnings of R2.1bn for the September quarter.
Zoellick: no gold standard, but role key
World Bank President Robert Zoellick is not advocating a return to a gold standard, but says the metal is the "the elephant in the room" that policymakers need to acknowledge.
Gold One upbeat on Modder East drilling
Gold One International says the results of its drilling programme at its flagship Modder East mine have confirmed an extension to the high grade shoreline.
AngloGold net C$70m from B2Gold share sales
AngloGold Ashanti has realised net proceeds of C$70m from the sale of its entire holding in Vancouver-based gold producer B2Gold Corporation.
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.
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.
Gold set to extend gains, peak in 2011
Gold's record-breaking climb should continue for at least six months, corresponding to the planned duration of the USA's monetary stimulus, according to an analyst poll.
Pan African shares surge
Pan African Resources hit a new 12-month high on the JSE on Friday following the announcement that the Phoenix platinum project should be in full production by the end of next year.