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Eskom brings 5.5% increase offer to wage talks

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South African mining production drops for first time in 6 months

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Activists reject Nersa's decision on Eskom's proposed tariff hikes

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Not since the crises of the 1970s has gold performed as strongly as in 2025. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty playing into short-term movements, James Luke, senior portfolio manager, gold and commodities, considers the bigger picture (Image source: © 123rf )

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Caledonia to capitalise on gold's good fortune in $132m project

Chris Takudzwa Muronzi 15 Jan 2026

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