The CIVETS: Windfall Wealth From the 'New' BRIC Economies

Forget the BRICs. There's a brand new set of emerging market economies set to make investors windfall profits... but only if you know which ones to...

South Africa Takes Aim at Both Short and Long-Term Goals with World Cup Bid

Not everyone cheered when South Africa was awarded the 2010 World Cup. Skeptics...

Despite Economic Challenges, Investors See Profit Potential in South Africa

By Mike Caggeso Associate Editor The latest news out of South Africa is that its economy grew an "unexpected" 5.3% in the fourth quarter....

Platinum Hits Another Record High as South Africa Shorts Supply

By Jason Simpkins Associate Editor As the market continues to struggle, gold and platinum have been proving their worth as investment hedges. The...

Harmony Appoints Graham Briggs as New CEO; Gold Moves to Make Now

By Mike Caggeso Associate Editor After three months of interviewing dozens of candidates, board members of Harmony Gold Mining Co. (HMY) have...

South African Miners Strike, Platinum Spikes

Platinum futures spiked to $1,466 an ounce yesterday [Tuesday] as 270,000 South African miners declared a one-day strike protesting the safety record...

South Africa's 4.7% 3Q Economic Growth Raises Questions About the Country's Prospects

By Mike Caggeso Associate Editor South Africa's economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 4.7% clip in the third quarter, driven by a 12.5% growth in the...

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