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Five-month strike at Sibanye-Stillwater mines end with deal

The company, South Africa’s largest gold producer, has run up losses of about 1.6 billion rand ($114 million) and about 110,000 ounces of missed gold output because of the labour action.

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Industry groups sign MoU on responsible tin sourcing

The International Tin Association and the Responsible Business Alliance want to join forces to tackle minerals sourcing challenges from higher risk areas.

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Botswana unveils rare 20-carat blue diamond, the country’s largest ever

Botswana’s state-run Okavango Diamond Company has unveiled what is believed to be the largest blue diamond ever discovered in the southern African country.

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Cupric Canyon secures financing for Khoemacau project in Botswana

A $565m funding package brings Cupric Canyon Capital one step closer to turning its Khoemacau project into a major copper and silver mine in northwestern Botswana.

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