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Africa’s 8 biggest gold discoveries that shaped the continent’s mining industry

Africa’s relationship with gold spans centuries, long before formal mining companies arrived on the continent. From the sprawling reefs of South Africa to emerging discoveries in East and North Africa ...
Mining Weekly

South Africa’s South Deep gold mine sells 20% more gold in latest quarter

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Reuters

South Africa's gold producers stay in the shallows as prices surge

South Africa's gold output at 90 tons vs 1970 peak of 1,000 tons Mineral exploration spend down 95% in around two decades First underground mine in 15 years launched March 24 (Reuters) - Record gold ...
The Conversation

South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

Reforms are underway to unbundle Eskom and introduce more competition. But for years, it has operated as a near-monopoly, with coal at its centre. A recent court case illustrates how difficult it is ...
Reuters

Gold Fields boosts shareholder returns after profit more than doubles

Gold Fields metal output up 18% Miner announces $353 million in special dividends and buyback CEO says royalty talks with Ghana government constructive Feb 19 (Reuters) - South Africa's Gold Fields ...