Johannesburg is the beating heart of the African continent—the financial engine that drives its growth
Gold once built cities, created jobs and left legends across South Africa. Now, in a fast-changing world economy, the country must decide whether it still wants to lead or let…
Little has been invested in mining and exploration, and that includes in social compacts
The industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects
The PwC report said the global pursuit of a just energy transition and the need for consolidation were reshaping the landscape of the local industry
Prices have increased by over 30%, favouring gold-producing countries like South Africa, but structural issues are dampening opportunities This content is restricted to…
Among the companies that have announced staff cuts are Anglo American and Sibanye Stillwater
The ability to effectively trade gold is a strategic asset in uncertain times
They scour mine dumps on the West Rand for gold
The dark and dangerous world fuels international criminal syndicates that control the illicit gold economy and as organised crime grips the country, it infiltrates our political…
Production was dragged down mainly by diamonds and platinum-group metals
Production was dragged down mainly by coal and diamonds and the industry also produced less copper, nickel, manganese and chromium ore
Al Jazeera reported that employees at the top South African banks were paid bribes to launder money for gold smugglers
Companies are also grappling with a decline in commodity prices and weaker global demand
Production declined for the 12th consecutive month in January, the largest negative contributors being platinum group metals and diamonds
Mining production falls for the 10th consecutive month.
Mansa Musa ruled Mali when it was the world’s gold hub, travelled and invested in religion and education, but remains a mystery
Inflation fears should have inspired a run on gold, but the asset may have lost its relevance
The industry has lost 23 000 jobs since 2012, according to a Statistics South Africa census
The arrival of a Chinese gold mining company in Kono, a diamond-rich district in the east of Sierra Leone, had a devastating impact on the local community, cutting its water…
