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Don’t disrupt Niger’s balancing act

Africa International Crisis Group - 24 Jan 2020

Europe must tread carefully or risk fuelling militancy and migration

After the goldrush, coal addiction

Article Clyde Mallinson - 1 Nov 2019

Gold propped up apartheid, but it was depleted. The new fool’s gold is coal. Neither brought economic transformation

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Weaker than expected mining results may drag GDP down

Article Thulebona Mhlanga - 8 Feb 2018

The mining sector recorded strong year-on-year growth in 2017, however its weak momentum may wear on South Africa’s GDP

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Neutron star smashup seen for first time, ‘transforms’ understanding of Universe

Article Agence France Presse - 16 Oct 2017

Scientists have for the first time witnessed how at least half the gold in the Universe is formed.

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India catches 11 smugglers with gold hidden in rectums

Article Agence France Presse - 11 Oct 2017

Customs officials acting on a tip-off detained a group of mules as their plane from Sri Lanka touched down in the southern city of Madurai.

The future of financial indicators

Article Thalia Holmes - 14 Dec 2016

Metals, oil, currency, bonds ... Which ones should we pay attention to and why?

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Over 6000 rhinos have been killed in Africa in the last decade – and only 25000 remain

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2016

The Kruger National Park is 'the eye of the storm, accounting for roughly 60% of poaching incidents over the past seven years', the report said.

Gold price predicted to drop – after record high

Article Eddie Van Der Walt - 11 Feb 2016

History suggests the metal’s rise is a blip but doubt over US interest rates makes a call difficult.

Gold leads commodities plunge

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jul 2015

The big sell-off of the metal is a symptom of the global price slumps - and the worst is yet to come.

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Gold goes the way of oil – down, down down; commodity markets will sweat this year

Article Christine Mungai & Staff Reporter - 21 Jul 2015

Though gold is still South Africa’s top export, it has slipped from being the world’s biggest producer in 2006 and is now in sixth position.

Moz digs garimpeiros out of trouble

Africa Nathalie Bertrams - 28 Feb 2015

Artisanal miners' associations aren't always popular but they do help cut pollution and rehabilitate land.

Wheels and deals in dusty Bukavu

Africa Staff Reporter - 19 Jun 2014

The well-heeled flock to a marble-clad hotel in a city renowned as a smuggling hub for gold.

We build this city on rock ‘n gold

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Jun 2014

Concept design duo Jana + Koos have drawn inspiration from the city of Johannesburg for their current collection, titled 'City of Gold Diggers'.

Moves to oust Goldrich from Blyvoor

Article Sally Evans - 13 Mar 2014

Alleging asset stripping and illegal gold sales from the mine, liquidators warn of an Aurora rerun

Banks bear brunt of gold-fix blame

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Mar 2014

If guilty, the five major institutions could be sued in SA for deals done locally

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