South Africa's mines minister said on Tuesday that industry chief executives should be held liable for avoidable fatalities, also raising the possibility of court action.
Around 1,400 workers at Centerra Gold's flagship mine in Kyrgyzstan went on strike on Tuesday, a trade union leader said, halting production that contributes nearly 12 percent of GDP in the Central Asian republic.
The 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards were announced at a red carpet event in London Monday.
Gold broke a two-day losing streak on Tuesday on light volume as the euro rose, but sellers matched buyers to keep the price in a narrow range.
Manappuram Finance Ltd (MNFL.NS), which provides loans using gold as collateral, said on Tuesday its board will meet on February 10 to discuss a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notice that prohibited it from accepting or renewing deposits from the public.
Asian markets edged up on Tuesday even as Greek resistance to the strict conditions attached to a bailout fund sapped recent momentum and the euro eased on renewed fears of a messy debt default.
When is New York Fashion Week 2012? New York Fashion Week 2012 begins on Thursday, Feb. 9, a day when fashionistas will take the Big Apple by storm as designers reveal their coveted Fall 2012 collections. The show will end on Thursday, Feb. 16, after a week of fabulous fetes.
Seal has publicaly been open about his decision to wear his wedding ring beyond his separation with Heidi Klum and it appears she has decided to do the same.
A political impasse over a new bailout for Greece dominated the tone of trading in risky assets Monday, as U.S. investors - whose attention had been on U.S. economic developments the week prior - once again focused on the Continent.
Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show 2012 was one of the most buzzed-about topics Monday morning. Here are some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from Madonna's dressing room, as well as images from the big show.
The current gold rally is expected to continue due to a combination of monetary and fiscal influences, HSBC analyst James Steel reported to investors Sunday.
Rihanna recently dyed her hair platinum blonde for a photo shoot for Elle magazine. The Internet exploded as people clamored to see shots of the R&B superstars brightly colored locks. However, there is more to Rihanna's look than just blonde hair. Her platinum locks have spurred a new, vampy style.
Madonna's epic 2012 Super Bowl halftime show proved to be a spectacular success, but one performer in particular wowed the audience and viewers at home. As Madonna danced to Hey Mr. DJ, a curly-haired Richard Simmons look-a-like dressed in a toga and gold sneakers appeared to be a tightrope walker. He is actually Andy Lewis, a talented slackliner.
Randgold Resources is pointing to Congo as the next area to fuel growth for the gold sector, eyeing prospects similar to those of booming West Africa as the miner nears production for Kibali, potentially one of Africa's largest gold mines.
Gold producer Atna Resources Ltd said it plans to start commercial underground mine production in the fourth quarter at its Pinson mine in Nevada.
Harmony Gold, South Africa's third-largest bullion miner, cut its full-year production target by 13 percent on Monday, as safety stoppages threatened to crimp a surge in profit from record gold prices.
Gold demand in India, the world's biggest buyer of the yellow metal, edged up as prices extended losses for a third straight session, spurring traders to stock up given the wedding season.
Gold prices declined Monday on concerns Greece will - despite the Eurozone's two years of efforts - default on its massive sovereign debt, with acute consequences for global economic growth.
Video and Photos of Madonna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show 2012; Pop Queen Stunned Despite a Tiny Slip Onstage
Spot gold edged higher on Monday after surprisingly strong U.S. jobs data sent prices down nearly 2 percent in the previous session, as investors shifted focus to a looming deadline for Greece to accept the terms of a new bailout deal.
Asian shares rose Monday as surprisingly robust U.S. jobs data bolstered investor risk appetite, overshadowing worries about a lack of progress in Greek debt restructuring talks that are vital to containing the euro zone debt crisis.
The Jason Wu for Target Collection launched in Target stores and online on Sunday, Feb. 5, after months of anticipation.
